Dragon Models 1:72 DRW50125 P-47D Thunderbolt Razorback USAAF "Little Chief" |
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Scale: 1:72 |
Length: 6" |
Width: 6.75" |
Composition: Diecast |
SKU: DM-DRW50125 |
61st FS, 56th FG - Nicknamed "JUG", the P-47-D was one of the most important and most produced fighters of the American Air Force during the WWII. Although the P-47D was the largest and heaviest single-seat aircraft to see service in the Second World War, it became a high speed and high altitude capable fighter when powered by the huge 2000hp Pratt & Whitney R-2800 "Double Wasp" engine and a unique supercharging system. Shaped with a sharp upper ridge, the early types of P-47D were given a name "Razorback". During the war, the Razorbacks served as striking fighters and sometimes escort fighters of the allied bombers when conducting raids over Germany.