P 47 AND CHANNEL MAP, LAUNCH TRAILER
Purchase now at 20 off: P47D: The Channel Map: DCS: P47D Thunderbolt by ED The P47 Thunderbolt, nicknamed the Jug, served the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) in World War II with distinction. In total 15, 636 were built between 1941 and 1945. France, the United Kingdom, the Soviet Union, Mexico and Brazil also operated the P47. It was armed with an impressive eight. 50caliber machine guns with 425 rounds per gun. In addition the Jug was armed with bombs and rockets and it excelled in the ground attack role. The P47 also served in the bomber escort role before the introduction of the P51 Mustang which had longer range. Powered by an R280059 Double Wasp turbocharged radial engine, the aircraft enjoyed exceptional power and durability. The Jug substantial weight gave it tremendous dive speed acceleration but the
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