The P-47 served as a high-altitude escort fighter and a low-level fighter-bomber for the allied forces during World War II. It was the largest, heaviest, and most expensive fighter aircraft in history to be powered by a single piston engine. The plane was designed and built around its powerful 2000 horse power Pratt and Whitney radial engine. Due to its thick and massive appearance, it came to be known as ‘The Jug.’
Top speed: 426 mph
Range: 801.6 mi
Introduced: 1942
Wingspan: 41′ 0″
Engine type: Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp
Manufacturer: Republic Aviation
Designers: Alexander Kartveli, Alexander P. de Seversky
Number Of Sheets: 2 Sheets
Difficulty: Moderate
Assembled Size: 5.3" L x 4.5" W x 1.9" H (13.46 L x 11.43 W x 4.82 H cm)
Ages 14+
Metal Earth kits are made from high quality steel sheets. Each model features amazing detail with parts cut from one or more 4” square steel sheets. Easy to follow instructions are included with each kit and NO GLUE OR SOLDER REQUIRED! Simply snip out the pieces and bend the tabs through corresponding connection points.
