U.S. P-47D Thunderbolt - France, 1944 Diecast Model Scale 1:72 UM-85265

U.S. P-47D Thunderbolt - France, 1944 (1:72nd Scale) Engineered by Russian-American aviation pioneers Alexander De Seversky and Alexander Kartveli, the P-47 Thunderbolt, affectionately nicknamed "The Jug", was the largest and most expensive single engine fighter aircraft n history, weighing in at nearly 8 tons when fully armed and loaded with ordnance. It was the primary fighter of WWII USAAF, adept in both air and ground attack roles. Equipped with an array of .50 cal machine guns and carrying a deadly payload of bombs and rockets, Republic Aviation's P-47 was a powerful, transitional platform from which was launched the era of modern, heavy jet fighters. Our replica is created in diecast metal and plastic. Raise or lower the landing gear. Variety of weapons included. Prop Turns. BOX DIMENSIONS: 7.75" W. X 3.13" H. X 8.00" L.