Overview
To pilots of small, streamlined fighters, the P-47D Thunderbolt looked much too massive for combat success.
But 'The Jug' proved them wrong - and also ranks as one of the safest single-seat fighters of WWII.
This wood kit is modeled after the 366th Fighter Squadron's P47D-30-RA.
Uniquely builder-friendly engineering and stable, forgiving flight characteristics make it a fine first (or next) giant scale project! This RTC (Ready To Cover) kit is just like the regular kit, but with the option to develop your own trim scheme.
Features
Construction: Plywood and built-up balsa sheeting
Wings: One-piece with wing joiner
Cowl: Unpainted fiberglass
Landing Gear: Heavy duty fixed prebent wire
Wheels: Foam, two main and one tailwheel
Flap Control: Dual servo
Aileron Control: Dual servo
Cockpit: Plastic kit molded in white with instrument panel, left and right control panels, seat, floor and control stick
Radial Engine Replica: Molded plastic
Engine Mount: PLywood firewall
Stabilizer: Aluminum tubes automatically align stab halves and reduce workshop time
Building Time: Ready to fly in several hours
Spinner Hub: Two-piece aluminum
Hardware: Full set, IMAA legal
Needed to Complete
Radio: 5 - 7 channel
Servos: 50 oz-in torque, 2 each for elevators, ailerons and flaps, 1 each rudder and throttle Micro, 1 if retracts are installed 1 standard servo for optional choke
Four 6" (152mm) Servo Extensions: Throttle, optional choke, ailerons and flaps
One 24" (609mm) Servo Extension: Ailerons
Four 6" (152mm) Y-Harness: Elevator, rudder/steering, ailerons and flaps
Engine: 2.6 - 4.0 cu in (43 - 65cc) gasoline powered
Covering: 6 rolls
Building and Field Equipment: Tools, propeller, fuel filter, foam rubber padding
What's in the box?
Pre-built fuselage and tail assemblies, decals, landing gear, wheels, spinner hub, hardware package, fuel tank, replica radial engine, cockpit kit and photo-illustrated instructions
Specifications
Wingspan: 85" (2160mm)
Wing Area: 1329 in² (85.7 dm²)
Weight: 19.5-21.5 lb (8.84-9.75 kg)
Wing Loading: 34-37 oz/in² (104-113 g/dm²)
Length: 75" (1905mm)
Center of Gravity: 6-3/8" (162mm) back from the leading edge of the wing at the fuselage
Control Throws: Low Rate High Rate
Elevator: Up & Down 1/2" (12.7mm) 8° 3/4" (19.1mm) 12°
Rudder: Right to Left 1-3/8" (35mm) 16° 1-7/8 (47mm) 22°
Ailerons: Up & Down 1/2" (12.7mm) 10° 3/4" (19.1mm) 15°
Flaps: 2-3/8" (60mm) 34° down
