{"product_id":"p-47n-thunderbolt-1-32-model-kit-by-trumpeter","title":"P-47N Thunderbolt 1:32 Model Kit by Trumpeter","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:32 scale plastic model kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccurately represents the Republic P-47N Thunderbolt, the final and longest-range production variant of the legendary WWII fighter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly detailed cockpit with realistic instrument panel and pilot's seat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinely engraved panel lines and authentic rivet detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed Pratt \u0026amp; Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp radial engine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemovable engine cowling panels to display the engine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed gun bays with optional open access panels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccurate landing gear and wheel wells\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtended-span wings unique to the P-47N variant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes external fuel tanks, bombs, and rockets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhoto-etched detail parts included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVinyl tyres and instrument film included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear canopy with excellent transparency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecision-moulded plastic parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaterslide decal sheet featuring multiple USAAF marking options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrated assembly instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for World War II aviation collections, Pacific Theatre displays, or long-range escort fighter diorama projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Trumpeter\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1:32\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Republic P-47N Thunderbolt\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Injection-moulded plastic\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suitable for intermediate to advanced modellers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaint \u0026amp; Glue Required:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes (sold separately)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14+\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 421\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhoto-Etched Parts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Included\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 347mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWingspan:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 407mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastic sprues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear canopy parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhoto-etched detail parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVinyl tyres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstrument panel film\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExternal fuel tanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBombs and rockets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaterslide decal sheet with multiple USAAF marking options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrated assembly instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistory of the Original Aircraft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepublic P-47N Thunderbolt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was the ultimate development of one of the most successful American fighter aircraft of the Second World War. Designed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepublic Aviation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the P-47N was created specifically to escort \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB-29 Superfortress\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e bombers on the long-range bombing missions over Japan during the final stages of the Pacific War.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Thunderbolt first flew in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1941\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eP-47N\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowered by a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePratt \u0026amp; Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 18-cylinder radial engine producing over \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2,800 horsepower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the P-47N could reach speeds of more than \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e460 mph (740 km\/h)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It retained the Thunderbolt's exceptional diving performance and ability to absorb heavy battle damage, earning the respect of pilots throughout the war.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe aircraft was armed with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eeight .50 calibre Browning M2 machine guns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnited States Air Force\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAir National Guard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and several foreign air forces before eventually being replaced by jet-powered fighters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Snapshot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e United States\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst Flight (P-47 Family):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6 May 1941\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEntered Service (P-47N):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1944\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRole:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long-Range Escort Fighter \/ Fighter-Bomber\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Republic Aviation\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrew:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One Pratt \u0026amp; Whitney R-2800-77 Double Wasp 18-cylinder radial engine\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimary Armament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Eight .50 calibre Browning M2 machine guns\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecondary Armament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bombs, HVAR rockets, and external fuel tanks\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Speed:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 740 km\/h (460 mph)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRange:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 3,780 km (2,350 miles with external fuel)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an unassembled plastic model kit. 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