P-47 Thunderbolt

The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, also known as the Jug, was the largest single-engined fighter of its day, and a vast improvement over the Curtiss P-40 Warhawk, its predecessor. It was one of the main United States Army Air Force (USAAF) fighters of World War II, and also served with other Allied air forces. The P-47 was effective in air combat but proved especially adept at ground attack. It had eight .50-caliber machine guns, four per wing. When fully loaded the P-47 could weigh up to eight tons.

General characteristics

Crew: One

Performance
Maximum speed: 433 mph at 30,000 ft (697 km/h at 9,145 m)

Armament
8 x .50 cal (12.7 mm) M2 Browning machine guns
Up to 2,500 lb (1134 kg) of bombs
10 x 5 in (127 mm) unguided rockets