Republic F-47 Thunderbolt
The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt was one of the largest and heaviest single-engine fighters of the Second World War, built around a massive turbocharged radial engine. Its tough structure and eight machine guns made it especially effective as a ground-attack aircraft after the Allies gained air superiority. The P-47 could absorb damage that would down lighter fighters and still bring its pilot home. US service later redesignated it F-47, explaining the name in this catalogue entry.
Did you know?
The Thunderbolt was one of WWII's largest single-engine fighters, its turbocharged radial engine and rugged airframe letting it absorb damage other fighters couldn't survive.
Specifications
| Length | 11 m (36 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 12.4 m (41 ft) |
| Height | 4.5 m (15 ft) |
| Persons on board | 1 |
| Crew | 1 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 6.7 t |
| Range | 800 NM (1,482 km) |
| Maximum speed | 433 kt (802 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 42,000 ft (12,802 m) |
| Rate of climb | 2,800 ft/min (14.2 m/s) |
| Fuel capacity | 1,400 l |
| Engines | 1x Pratt & Whitney R-2800-59 |
| Units built | 15,683 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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In CatchFlights the Republic F-47 Thunderbolt starts as a Legendary catch. The tier is an editorial judgement of how special a sighting of this type is. The more often you catch it, the closer it moves to Common for you. The first catch of a legendary type pays a bonus of its own.
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