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P-47G Grom
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Prvi let	6 Maj 1941

foto galerija na P-47G Thunderbolt, Borac Republika P-47 Grom bio je jedan od najtežih američkih aviona u periodu Drugog svetskog rata. Ne samo zato što je do sada bio jedan od najizgrađenijih boraca (14.500 jedinica) već zato što je bio veoma efikasan u misijama podrške vatrogascima, do te mere da je na kraju postao njena glavna uloga kao njegov učinak dovoljno slab da mu borac nije dozvolio da se takmiči sa svojim kolegom P-51 Mustangom. Njen sirov finiš i veličina doneli su mu nadimak Pošast (Jug je skraćenica od Juggernauta).

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The Rare Version of a Legend

Čaj 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)
Ulogu	Fighter / Fighter-Bomber / Advanced Trainer
Posada	1 (Standard) / 2 (TP-47G “Doublebolt” trainers)
Motor	1 × Pratt & Whitney R-2800-21 Double Wasp (2,000 hp)
Maksimalna brzina	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)
Naoružanje	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.