The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt is a World War II-era fighter aircraft produced by the American company Republic Aviation from 1941 through 1945. It was a successful high-altitude fighter, and it also served as the foremost American fighter-bomber in the ground-attack role.

2020年11月24日 · Weighing 10,000 pounds empty, the Thunderbolt was the largest single-engine fighter built by any country during World War II. Fully loaded with pilot, fuel and armaments, it topped out at more...

The Thunderbolt performed 546,000 combat sorties between March of 1943 and August 1945 and is considered the real forerunner of today's multirole fighters. The Republic P-47 was the successor of a line of airplanes derived from the Seversky P …

2025年1月24日 · The P-47’s radial engine proved remarkably resistant to battle damage, and, with its heavy armament and well-armoured cockpit, the Thunderbolt established a reputation as one of the most effective fighter-bombers of the war.

2021年1月22日 · Beautifully restored “razorback” Republic P-47 Thunderbolts owned by The Fighter Collection (foreground) and the Planes of Fame Air Museum fly together. (© Paul Bowen)

Used as both a high-altitude escort fighter and a low-level fighter-bomber, the P-47 quickly gained a reputation for ruggedness. Its sturdy construction and air-cooled radial engine enabled the Thunderbolt to absorb severe battle damage and keep flying.

The P-47 Thunderbolt is a World War II fighter aircraft built by Republic Aviation from 1941 to 1945. XP-47 model during wind tunnel testing. In response to a USAAC requirement for a new fighter aircraft, Republic Aviation engineer Alexander Kartveli proposed the AP-10 lightweight high-altitude interceptor on August 1, 1939. [1] .

2024年12月7日 · The horizontal stabilizer of a Republic P-47 Thunderbolt bears the scars of battle, showing the aircraft’s resilience in combat. The Thunderbolt’s robust design ensured many pilots returned safely.

The P-47 Thunderbolt, also known affectionately as the "Jug," was a formidable fighter-bomber aircraft that served prominently with the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) during World War II. Designed by Republic Aviation, it was one of …

2025年1月27日 · The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt II, often simply referred to as the P-47, was a World War II-era fighter aircraft produced by the American company Republic Aviation. Although the initial request mentions a “10C Thunderbolt II,” there seems to be a mix-up in the designation. The correct designation for the aircraft in question would be the P ...