The P‑47 Thunderbolt was one of the largest and most heavily armed fighter aircraft of WWII. Built around the powerful Pratt & Whitney R‑2800 engine, it combined speed, durability, and firepower.
There were few World War 2 fighter aircraft that could match the speed and firepower of America’s top fighters. The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt and Lockheed P-38 Lightning were some of the best fighters ...