1:48 MiniArt 48042 Republic P-47M Thunderbolt Dorsal Fin WWII - Advanced Kit - American Fighter Aircraft Plastic Model kit

Build one of the late-war developments of the famous American Thunderbolt with the 1:48 MiniArt 48042 Republic P-47M Thunderbolt Dorsal Fin. This Advanced Kit combines the powerful appearance of the P-47M with a highly detailed 1:48 scale model. Realistic metal surfaces, fine rivets and panel details make it an attractive modelling project for enthusiasts of American WWII fighter aircraft.

The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt was an American single-engine fighter and attack aircraft. Its prototype flew in 1941, with series production continuing from 1942 to 1945. Powered by the 2,000 hp R-2800 Double Wasp engine, the large and heavy Thunderbolt developed into a versatile workhorse of the US air forces in Europe and the Pacific. It was used for roles including bomber escort and bombing missions. A total of 15,660 Thunderbolts were produced, including 12,602 P-47D aircraft. The later P-47N also featured modified wings, larger fuel tanks and a more powerful engine.

This MiniArt Advanced Kit specifically represents the P-47M configuration with dorsal fin and includes three decal options. The supplied P-47D technical data gives an impression of the Thunderbolt family's performance, including a maximum speed of 697 km/h, range of up to 2,900 km and practical ceiling of 13,100 metres. Armament consisted of eight 12.7 mm M2 machine guns with up to 1,100 kg of bombs or unguided rockets. Order this impressive P-47M from Most-Models.com and benefit from fast delivery and excellent customer service.

Features:
– MiniArt 48042 Republic P-47M Thunderbolt Dorsal Fin Advanced Kit in 1:48 scale
– Highly detailed plastic model kit of the American WWII fighter and attack aircraft
– P-47M configuration with dorsal fin
– Realistic metal surfaces with fine rivet and panel details
– Includes 3 decal options
– P-47 Thunderbolt prototype flew in 1941 with series production running from 1942 to 1945
– A total of 15,660 P-47 Thunderbolts were produced including 12,602 P-47D aircraft
– Thunderbolt served in Europe and the Pacific in fighter, attack, escort and bombing roles
– P-47N featured modified wings, larger fuel tanks and a more powerful engine and was used as both a fighter and attack aircraft
– Supplied P-47D data includes a 2,000 hp R-2800 Double Wasp engine, 697 km/h maximum speed, 2,900 km range, 13,100-metre practical ceiling, eight 12.7 mm M2 machine guns and up to 1,100 kg of bombs or unguided rockets
– Thunderbolt remained in service after World War II into the early 1950s

Add the MiniArt 48042 P-47M Thunderbolt Dorsal Fin Advanced Kit to your basket today and enjoy building this powerful American WWII fighter.

Order your 1:48 MiniArt Republic P-47M Thunderbolt Dorsal Fin Advanced Kit from Most-Models.com and give this imposing American fighter a prominent place in your scale model collection.