The P-47 Thunderbolt’s design prioritized raw power and pilot survival, featuring a 46-liter supercharged radial engine and rugged airframe. Water injection added emergency power, while self ...

The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt. The largest and most powerful single-engine fighter of WWII wasn’t always a sure bet. In its early days, it suffered from range issues and radio failures ...

It honours the legacy of the P-47, whose contributions to air superiority during WW2 remain historic." The F-47 designation was chosen in consultation with @secdef & carries multiple significant ...