Entering into production late in 1944, the P-47N only saw limited action in the European theater, but it did contribute heavily to the air superiority the US enjoyed in the Pacific. Flying out of le Shima, Iwo Jima and Okinawa its range of 2,000 miles enable it to provide bomber support to the B-29s attacking Japan of a daily basis in early 1945. The expanded fuel capacity of 556 gallons allowed the plane to fly missions extending as long as 12 hours. To offset pilot fatigue on these long fligfhts, the P-47N had sophisticated automated power setting controls that almost let the pilot sit back and enjoyed the flight. Kit features: Fully engraved panel lines & rivet detail; Highly detailed cockpit interior; Optional position landing gear door; and Includes various under wing weapons. Paint colors needed: Aluminum, Semi Gloss Black, Light Blue, Flat Black, Flat Aluminum, Flat White, Flat Red, Flat Yellow, Flat Blue, Flat Green, Flat Brown, Gloss Silver, and Gloss Gun Metal.  | This plastic model kit requires plastic cement and paint for assembly, and they are sold separately. |
| WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD! Small parts. Not intended for children under 3 years of age. | | Product image and description is provided by the manufacturer, and is as accurate as possible. Some details of the product may be subject to change without notice (graphics, decoration, wheel color, etc.). eHobbies is not responsible for these changes, as it does not alter the function or value of the product. |
| Model length 8 inches, wingspan 9.5 inches. |
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