Republic P-47 Thunderbolt "Bubbletop" (1/48 Scale) Plastic Aircraft Model KitDetails: In May 1941, as the war raged in Europe, a single engine fighter of more than 4 tons made its first flight. This fighter was the XP 47B, prototype of the Republic P 47 Thunderbolt of which a total of 15,683 units would be built. Thanks to war experience, this aircraft was equipped with a 2,000hp radial R 2800 engine, a supercharger and eight 12. 7mm machine guns. The XP 47B was to reach 633km h and in January 1942, just after the United