P-47G Thunderbolt

P-47G Thunderbolt
Paese	Usa
digitare	Cacciatore
Primo volo	6 maggio 1941

galleria fotografica su un P-47G Thunderbolt, The Hunter Repubblica P-47 Thunderbolt Fu uno degli aerei statunitensi più pesantemente pesati durante la seconda guerra mondiale. Non solo perché era uno dei caccia più costruiti fino ad oggi (14.500 unità) ma perché era molto efficace nelle missioni di supporto al fuoco, al punto che alla fine divenne il suo ruolo principale come le sue prestazioni abbastanza deboli per un caccia non gli permettevano di competere con la sua controparte il P-51 Mustang. La sua finitura grezza e le sue dimensioni gli valsero il soprannome di Flagello (Jug era l'abbreviazione di Juggernaut).

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The Rare Version of a Legend

Le Republic P-47G Thunderbolt is a unique footnote in aviation history. While the “Jug” is famous for being the heaviest, most rugged single-engine fighter of WWII, the G-variant specifically refers to Thunderbolts built by the Curtiss-Wright Corporation in Buffalo, New York, rather than Republic Aviation. Because Curtiss struggled to keep up with the rapid engineering changes happening at Republic’s main plants, the P-47G models were often “frozen” in time—equivalent to early razorback P-47D models. Consequently, they were rarely sent overseas for combat and instead became the primary high-performance trainers for thousands of American pilots before they headed to Europe.

Attribute	Technical Specification (P-47G-CU)
Ruolo	Fighter / Fighter-Bomber / Advanced Trainer
Equipaggio	1 (Standard) / 2 (TP-47G “Doublebolt” trainers)
Motore	1 × Pratt & Whitney R-2800-21 Double Wasp (2,000 hp)
Velocità massima	697 km/h (433 mph) at 9,144 m
Empty Weight	4,513 kg (9,950 lb)
Max Takeoff Weight	6,033 kg (13,300 lb)
Armamento	8 × .50 cal Browning M2 machine guns (425 rpg)
Production Total	354 units (all built by Curtiss)

Design Engineering: Built Like a Flying Tank

The “Razorback” Canopy: All P-47Gs featured the original “razorback” fuselage profile. Unlike later “bubble canopy” D-models, the G-variant had a high spine behind the pilot, offering excellent structural strength but limited rearward visibility.
The Turbo-Supercharger: The P-47 was designed around its massive turbocharger, which sat in the rear fuselage. Air was piped from the front, compressed by the exhaust-driven turbine in the back, and fed back to the engine.
Propeller Evolution: Early P-47Gs were equipped with the Curtiss Electric 12-foot propeller. Many were later upgraded with “paddle-bladed” props to harness more of the engine’s power during climbs.
Telescoping Landing Gear: Because of its massive 13-foot propeller (on later variants) and wide stance, the P-47’s landing gear struts actually shrunk 9 inches when retracted to fit inside the wings.

Operational History: The Stateside Teacher

The Training Workhorse: Because Curtiss production lagged behind Republic’s improvements, the USAAF decided the P-47G was better suited for Operational Training Units (OTUs). This ensured frontline pilots had a consistent, reliable airframe to master before flying combat-ready D-models.
The “Doublebolt”: A small number of G-models were converted into TP-47Gs—the only factory-built two-seat Thunderbolts. By adding a second seat in tandem, instructors could finally sit with students to tame the massive torque of the R-2800 engine.
Ruggedness Personified: Like all Thunderbolts, the G-model was famous for its ability to absorb incredible damage. The air-cooled radial engine could take several hits and keep spinning, unlike liquid-cooled engines where a single leak would lead to a seizure.
The “Jug” Nickname: While often thought to be short for “Juggernaut,” many pilots claimed it was because the fuselage resembled a milk jug when stood on its nose—or because it was simply as big as a jug of gin.