REPUBLIC P-47D USA THUNDERBOLT "EILEEN"
Scale: 1/72
Brand: ACADEMY
Item # 12474

Was kit #2105.

The P-47D was a workhorse of the U.S. Army Air Force during the
last half of World War II saw action in both the European and
Pacific theaters of the war.

Although its 2,000 horse power R-2800 "Double Wasp" engine and
exhaust turbine made the aircraft necessarily large and heavy,
these proved to be no barrier to high performance, and it was
utilized not only as an escort to U.S. bombers but its bomb load
capacity made it outstanding in the ground attack role.

One of the most notable changes made to the Thunderbolt during
the course of production was the installation of a 360 degree,
all-round view "Bubble Canopy". This was achieved by removing the
upper part of rear section of the previous type called "Razor
Back", and this change was so advantageous in the visibility
afforded the pilot. Originally it was intended to introduce this
improvement with a new model designated P-47L, but in the event,
decided to continue the P-47D series and the introductions were
made with the P-47D-25 from Farmingdale and the P-47D-26 from
Evansville.

Fully engraved panel lines & rivet detail.
Highly detailed cockpit interior.
Optional position landing gear door.
Includes various under wing weapons.