Republic Aviation P-47 Thunderbolt

04 Mar 2026 · © Unknown

This example performs at airshows, as indicated by show markers and the hangar marked 'Cloud'. The USAF markings and the red/white tail stripes are authentic to WWII era units.

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WWII USAAF olive/silver with nose art 'Boomer' and historical squadron markings

227884

Registration

Manufacturer

Republic Aviation

Achievements

Runway Royalty

Badge earned

Location

Wittman Regional Airport

OSH/KOSH

43.9844, -88.5570

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Wittman Regional Airport OSH

Airport

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Aviation History

The P-47 Thunderbolt was one of the most important US fighter-bombers in WWII, famed for ruggedness, firepower, and allowing the Allies to gain air superiority in Europe and the Pacific.

Fleet Rarity

Extremely rare, fewer than 20 airworthy worldwide.

Record Flights

No ultra-long-haul but used for historically significant ground attack, bomber escort, and notable missions during WWII.

Safety & Events

Survivors like this often participate in airshows; the type is famed for surviving serious combat damage.

Future Outlook

Most are in museums; flying examples like this are typically preserved by warbird operators and are highly prized.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp radial

Engine

12.42 meters

Wingspan

11.0 meters

Length

1,600 kilometers

Range

560 kilometers per hour

Speed

Single pilot, (7,700 lb bombs/rockets in ground-attack config)

Capacity

7,938 kilograms

MTOW

4.47 meters

Height

1490 kW (2000 hp)

Thrust

Approx 90-100 dB, no official ICAO rating (pre-ICAO era)

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