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Republic P-47 Thunderbolt

How to spot it

A huge single-engine fighter with a big radial engine, a deep oval cowling and a razorback or bubble canopy.

Often confused with

North American P-51 Mustang

The P-47 has a huge round radial engine cowling; the P-51 has a pointed inline-engine nose and a belly radiator scoop.

Republic P-47 Thunderbolt vs North American P-51 Mustang: side by side

Details

MakerRepublic
TypeVintage aircraft
ICAO codeP47
First flight1941

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