Name: P-47N Thunderbolt 1:32 Model Kit by Trumpeter
Brand: SCH Models
SKU: TRU02265
Price: 50.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

P-47N Thunderbolt 1:32 Model Kit by Trumpeter

£50.99

Model Features

1:32 scale plastic model kit
Accurately represents the Republic P-47N Thunderbolt, the final and longest-range production variant of the legendary WWII fighter
Highly detailed cockpit with realistic instrument panel and pilot's seat
Finely engraved panel lines and authentic rivet detail
Detailed Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp radial engine
Removable engine cowling panels to display the engine
Detailed gun bays with optional open access panels
Accurate landing gear and wheel wells
Extended-span wings unique to the P-47N variant
Includes external fuel tanks, bombs, and rockets
Photo-etched detail parts included
Vinyl tyres and instrument film included
Clear canopy with excellent transparency
Precision-moulded plastic parts
Waterslide decal sheet featuring multiple USAAF marking options
Illustrated assembly instructions
Ideal for World War II aviation collections, Pacific Theatre displays, or long-range escort fighter diorama projects.

Specifications

Brand: Trumpeter
Scale: 1:32
Subject: Republic P-47N Thunderbolt
Material: Injection-moulded plastic
Skill Level: Suitable for intermediate to advanced modellers
Paint & Glue Required: Yes (sold separately)
Recommended Age: 14+
Parts: 421
Photo-Etched Parts: Included
Model Length: 347mm
Wingspan: 407mm

What's in the Box

Plastic sprues
Clear canopy parts
Photo-etched detail parts
Vinyl tyres
Instrument panel film
External fuel tanks
Bombs and rockets
Waterslide decal sheet with multiple USAAF marking options
Illustrated assembly instructions

History of the Original Aircraft

The Republic P-47N Thunderbolt was the ultimate development of one of the most successful American fighter aircraft of the Second World War. Designed by Republic Aviation, the P-47N was created specifically to escort B-29 Superfortress bombers on the long-range bombing missions over Japan during the final stages of the Pacific War.

The Thunderbolt first flew in 1941, but by 1944 it had become clear that existing fighter variants lacked the range required for operations across the vast distances of the Pacific. Republic responded by developing the P-47N, which featured a redesigned wing with a greater span, squared-off tips, increased internal fuel capacity, and strengthened structure. These improvements dramatically increased endurance while maintaining the ruggedness and firepower that had made the Thunderbolt famous.

Powered by a Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp 18-cylinder radial engine producing over 2,800 horsepower, the P-47N could reach speeds of more than 460 mph (740 km/h). It retained the Thunderbolt's exceptional diving performance and ability to absorb heavy battle damage, earning the respect of pilots throughout the war.

The aircraft was armed with eight .50 calibre Browning M2 machine guns, giving it tremendous firepower against both aerial and ground targets. It could also carry bombs, rockets, and external fuel tanks, making it equally effective as a fighter-bomber. During operations over the Pacific, P-47N pilots escorted B-29 formations, strafed Japanese airfields, attacked shipping, and supported Allied ground forces.

Although the P-47N arrived too late to see combat in Europe, it played a significant role during the final months of the Pacific campaign. After the war, the aircraft continued serving with the United States Air Force, the Air National Guard, and several foreign air forces before eventually being replaced by jet-powered fighters.

The P-47 Thunderbolt remains one of the most celebrated Allied fighters of World War II. The P-47N, with its distinctive long-span wings and unmatched range, represented the pinnacle of the Thunderbolt's development and stands as one of the finest piston-engined escort fighters ever built.