1/48 P-47D-22RE Thunderbolt. French Service. Basic Kit
MiniArt 1/48 P-47D-22RE Thunderbolt - French service is a plastic model of American fighter and attack aircraft in French military design, designed for gluing. The kit depicts the specific configuration of the D-22RE variant and includes decals for the French markings. Transparent cockpit parts are included. Package does not include paint or adhesives needed for assembly.
The -47 Thunderbolt was one of the most important American aircraft of World War II - rugged, powerful and capable of surviving damage that would have put other machines out of action. The D-22RE variant represents one of the developmental phases of the D-series, which featured a bubble cockpit providing the pilot with a significantly improved all-around view. It was this feature, along with its high payload capacity and durability, that made the Thunderbolt the machine of choice for direct air support and offensive missions against ground targets.
France operated the P-47 Thunderbolt as part of the Allied supplies, and these machines served both during the war and in the early postwar years. French forces deployed them primarily in the role of attack aircraft in support of ground forces, and the Thunderbolt proved to be a reliable and powerful asset even in conditions that placed high demands on the technology. After the end of the war, the French Air Force continued to use the P-47, including in colonial conflicts, where its ruggedness and load-carrying capacity again proved its worth.
MiniArt's 1:48 scale kit captures the configuration of the D-22RE variant with attention to detail and historical fidelity. The decals allow the model to be assembled in authentic French military livery, making it an interesting addition to collections focused on Allied aviation or less common operators of American equipment. Transparent cockpit parts are included. Package does not include paint or adhesives needed for assembly.
| Category: | Aircraft 1/48 |
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| Weight: | 0.43 kg |
| EAN: | 5905049176363 |
| Nationality: | Francie |
| Period: | World War II |
| Scale: | 1/48 |
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