P-47D Thunderbolt | |
|---|---|
| País | E.e.u.u |
| Papel | Cazabombarderos |
| Primer vuelo | 6 de mayo de 1941 |
| Construido | 15636 |
el República P-47 Thunderbolt fue un avión de combate de la segunda guerra mundial producido por los Estados Unidos desde 1941 hasta 1945. Su armamento principal era ocho ametralladoras calibre .50 y en el papel de ataque terrestre de cazabombarderos podía transportar cohetes de cinco pulgadas o una carga de bomba de 2.500 libras (1.103 kg). Cuando estaba completamente cargado, el P-47 pesaba hasta ocho toneladas, lo que lo convierte en uno de los combatientes más pesados de la guerra. El P-47 fue diseñado alrededor del potente motor Pratt &Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp, que también fue utilizado por dos cazas de la Armada de los Estados Unidos/Cuerpo de Marines de los Ee. UU., el Grumman F6F Hellcat y el Vought F4U Corsair. El Thunderbolt fue efectivo como un caza de escolta de corto a medio alcance en combate aire-aire a gran altitud y ataque terrestre en los teatros europeos y del Pacífico.
Fuente: P-47D Thunderbolt en Wikipedia
| P-47D Thunderbolt | |
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| Fotógrafo | Unknow |
| Localización | Unknow |
| Fotos | 22 |
| P-47D Thunderbolt | |
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| Fotógrafo | Cees Hendriks |
| Localización | Unknow |
| Fotos | 98 |
| Republic YP-47M Thunderbolt Walk Around | |
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| Fotógrafo | Cees Hendriks |
| Localización | Unknow |
| Fotos | 31 |
| Republic P-47D-30-RE Thunderbolt Walk Around | |
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| Fotógrafo | Vladimir Yakubov |
| Localización | Unknow |
| Fotos | 98 |
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| P-47D Block 35 Walk Around | |
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| Fotógrafo | David Aungst |
| Localización | Unknow |
| Fotos | 49 |
| Republic P-47D Thunderbolt Walk Around | |
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| Fotógrafo | Bill Maloney |
| Localización | Museo del Aire de Nueva Inglaterra |
| Fotos | 27 |
| Republic P-47D Thunderbolt Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| Fotógrafo | Vladimir Yakubov |
| Localización | Museo del Aire de Palm Springs |
| Fotos | 143 |
A Heavyweight Legend
el P-47D Thunderbolt was the most-produced version of the largest and heaviest single-engine fighter of World War II. Affectionately nicknamed “The Jug” (short for Juggernaut), it was built around the massive Double Wasp engine and a complex turbo-supercharging system. While it lacked the graceful lines of the Mustang, the P-47D was a monster of durability and firepower. It could survive incredible battle damage that would disintegrate other aircraft, making it the premier ground-attack platform and high-altitude escort of the European Theater.
| Attribute | Technical Specification (P-47D-25) |
|---|---|
| Papel | Fighter / Fighter-Bomber |
| Equipo | 1 (Pilot) |
| First Flight (P-47) | May 6, 1941 |
| Planta motriz | 1 × Pratt & Whitney R-2800-59 Double Wasp radial |
| Horsepower | 2,535 hp (with water injection) |
| Velocidad máxima | 433 mph (697 km/h) at 30,000 ft |
| Armamento | 8 × .50 cal (12.7 mm) M2 Browning machine guns |
| Carga útil | Up to 2,500 lbs (1,134 kg) of bombs or 10 rockets |
Design Highlights: The Turbine and the Bubble
- Turbo-Supercharger System: The secret to the P-47’s high-altitude performance was the massive turbocharger located in the trasero of the fuselage. Exhaust gases were piped all the way back to the tail to spin a turbine, which then sent compressed air back to the engine.
- The “Bubble” Canopy: Early “Razorback” P-47Ds had a high fairing behind the pilot. Starting with the D-25 variant, Republic introduced a teardrop-shaped bubble canopy, giving pilots 360-degree visibility—a vital advantage in dogfights.
- Eight Machine Guns: Unlike the Mustang or Spitfire, the P-47 carried a staggering eight .50 caliber machine guns. This massive volume of fire was capable of shredding locomotives, tiger tanks, and enemy aircraft alike.
- Paddle-Blade Propeller: To translate the engine’s massive torque into thrust, late D-models used wide “paddle-blade” propellers, which significantly improved the aircraft’s rate of climb.
“The Jug” in Action
- Unrivaled Ruggedness: The P-47 was legendary for its ability to take hits. Stories abound of pilots returning with entire cylinders blown off their engines or large sections of wings missing, yet the “Jug” kept flying.
- The Diving Specialist: Weighing nearly 15,000 lbs fully loaded, the P-47 could out-dive any aircraft in the world. Pilots used this weight to engage in “boom and zoom” tactics, diving through enemy formations and using their momentum to climb back to safety.
- Zemke’s Wolfpack: The 56th Fighter Group, led by Hubert “Hub” Zemke, became one of the highest-scoring units of the war exclusively flying the P-47. They proved that in the hands of a skilled pilot, the heavy Jug could outmaneuver the Bf 109 and Fw 190.
- Ground Attack Terror: In the months following D-Day, P-47s became the “flying artillery” of the Allied advance. They destroyed thousands of German tanks, trucks, and trains, effectively paralyzing the Wehrmacht’s movement during daylight hours.
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