Enjoy viewing all of our rare aviation manuals and documents online. Although the p 43a was a high performance airplane for its day, with a top speed of 356 mph at 20,000 feet, it was to be overshadowed by alexander kartvelis subsequent classic, the great p47 thunderbolt. Original restricted us wwii flight manuals historical. Republic p47 pilot training manual, 1944 aaf 511274 disclaimer. Probably the most famous aircraft ever produced by the republic aviation corporation the p47 was a.
The contents of this manual are based largely on actual vintage p47d manuals of the aircrafts service era. The complex turbosupercharger system supercharger diagram from t. The republic p47 thunderbolt is a world war iiera fighter aircraft produced by the american aerospace company republic aviation from 1941 through 1945. Republic p47 thunderbolt nos 1 and 2 probably the most famous aircraft ever produced by the republic aviation corporation the p 47 was a continuation of the family started by the p 35 and continued with the p 43.
This manuals and blueprints are not meant to be used for current update material for certification repair, but make an excellent reference for the scholar, collector, modeler or aircraft buffs. The p47 became one of the premier fighters of its day. Parkzone p47 thunderbolt instruction manual pdf download. This manual is the text for your training as a p47 pilot and airplane commander. Tell me what episode of great planes you want to see in the commentssorry for the late upload. Original pilots training manual revised 1 may, 1945 this is a late war restricted training manual for the b24 liberator with systems diagrams, performance charts, procedures, electrical systems, armaments, empennage etc. Efl6001 wing efl6002 fuselage efl6003 hatch efl6004 cowl. Jun 12, 2019 republic engineered each thunderbolt wing assembly to fit 4 x m2 browning aircooled. The republic p 47 thunderbolt holds a unique honor in the ranks of world war ii fighters. Aaf manual 511292 pilot training manual for the c 47. The armoured cockpit was relatively roomy and comfortable and the bubble canopy introduced on the p 47d offered good visibility.
The large aircraft carrier eight browning machine guns and up to 2,000 lbs. The us aviation industry produced three great fighter designs to equip its burgeoning army air force during world war 2, and of this trio, republics p 47 thunderbolt was easily the heaviest. This aaf training manual will give the history of the aircraft and walk you through all systems and operations. The republic p 47 thunderbolt is a world war iiera fighter aircraft produced by the american aerospace company republic aviation from 1941 through 1945. P47, fighter and fighterbomber used by the allied air forces during world war ii. Read the entire instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating. First flown in 1941 the p 47 was a large aircraft by the standards of the day and the equally large number of over 15,000 was eventually produced. Aaf 511273 pilot training manual for the p47 thunderbolt. Republic aviation p47 thunderbolt, jag aircraft manuals. With homage to the brave pilots of world war ii, we. P47 thunderbolt pilots flight operating manual periscope film com on. P47 thunderbolt manuals aircraft of world war ii ww2aircraft. National model aircraft safety code 46 table of contents.
Nov 24, 2020 the p 47 was one of the most versatile aircraft we had in world war ii, says jeremy kinney, curator and chair of the aeronautics department at the smithsonians national air and space. Attached should be three p47 manuals courtesy of the wwii thread of scanned copies. This manual contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. This plane was much heavier and bulkier than other fighter planes of its day, outweighing aircraft like the fw 190 by several thousand pounds. Wwii p47 pilot training manual for the thunderbolt. The p 47 thunderbolt was a design of georgian immigrant alexander kartveli.
Exhaustive in both scope and illustration, this wwii manual details every system comprising the b24 complete scan. F47n thunderbolt standard aircraft characteristics 17 may 1950 t. The first p47 models were the xp 47 ap4 and the xp47a ap10 of 1940. Republic p47 thunderbolt blueprints and manualsdownload. The battery charger included with your aircraft is designed to safely charge. The information is for reference only and we do not guarantee the completeness, accuracy or currency of any manuals. Michulec, monografie lotnicze 25 polish p47 thunderbolt p 35 p 43 xp72 a. Equipped with a large, powerful radial engine, it looked as tough as it was. If the control surfaces do not respond as shown, do not fly the aircraft. The p 47 n was designed as a long range fighterbomber, differing from other p 47 airplanes in that it has more powerful engine, a new turbosupercharger, more fuel, an automatic pilot, homing radio and a tail warning radar. P47 thunderbolt aaf 511273 pilot training manual for the p47 thunderbolt aaf 511274 pilot training manual for the p 47n thunderbolt.
These digital flight manuals contain all the information required by the pilot, including a technical description of the aircraft, limitations, normal and emergency procedures and in most cases performance data. P47 thunderbolt 11 fast facts about republics rugged. Apr 20, 2015 the p 47 made its combat debut in april 1943, when a thunderbolt with the u. Before beginning the assembly of the p47, remove each part from its bag for. Us army air corps liked the project developments, and through developing requirements, the p 47 thunderbolt was born. First deployed as a longrange escort fighter, the p47 really came into its own when it transitioned to ground attack, amassing an incredible obituary of axis vehicles. Developed in parallel with the republic xp69, the ap19 was proposed by alexander kartveli as a replacement for the p 47. She was manufactured by republic aviation and was remarkably heavy to contain only a. Republic p 47 n aircraft flight handbook manual 0165bd1 1945. Only the first ten pages on 98 are available for nonregistered users. Perhaps the most outstanding tribute to this aircraft is the fact that all ten of the leading thunderbolt aces survived the war. Congratulations on your purchase of the aceshigh p 47d thunderbolt.
Purchase world war ii engineering drawings and manuals. The p47 thunderbolt, the jug, was one of the fastest and. Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product, personal property and cause serious injury. This p47 razorback was carefully researched with as much hands on experience as possible, including visiting real p47s, running it up, recording the actual engine running inside and out, interviewing pilots, studying the flight manuals, and documenting the plane. P47 thunderbolt aces of the eighth air force osprey publishing. We offer two titles covering the p47 thunderbolt, containing flight manuals for various variants of the aircraft. The p47 was one of the few ww2 pistonengined fighters to remain in service after ww2, and was only phased out of air national guard service in 1954. Advance the throttle above 25% to activate the as3x system. The republic p 47 was the successor of a line of airplanes derived from the seversky p 35, the xp41, p 43 lancer and xp44 rocket. The 9th fs operated the p 47 for just over four months. P 47n pilot training manual for the thunderbolt known as the jug because of its fuselage shape, the republic p 47 thunderbolt flew in every theatre of wwii except alaska.
Our aircraft manuals are distributed worldwide and enjoyed by thousands of pilots, collectors, historians and researchers. Republic p47 thunderbolt airplane pilots manual 1943. Michulec, monografie lotnicze 26 polish usaaf aircraft markings and camouflage 19411947. She was manufactured by republic aviation and was remarkably heavy to contain only a single engine. Republic rp47d, rp47c and r47d aircraft parts catalog manual no 0165bc4 1943 disclaimer. Why the p47 thunderbolt, a world war ii beast of the. Welcome to the leading supplier of aircraft manuals for the military, civilian and commercial aircraft community.
Carfmodels p47 thunderbolt instruction manual pdf download. Additional safety precautions and warnings notice all instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of horizon hobby, inc. Aaf 511273 pilot training manual for the p 47 thunderbolt please register or sign in if you want to access the full document. Atp is a global information services and software solutions company focused on making aviation safer and more reliable. Page 1p47 thunderbolt instruction manual bedienungsanleitung manuel dutilisation manuale di istruzioni. The p 47 was the only american fighter aircraft to wield this many machine guns 20mm cannon armament was considered early on but dropped from contention. This kit is the p47d25re version flown by colonel eagleston while a member of the 35rd sq, 354th gp, 19th tactical air force commanded by general o. The p 47 gradually became the usaafs primary fighterbomber, by late 1943, early versions of the p 47d carrying 500 lbs bombs underneath their bellies, mid production versions of the p 47d could carry lbs bombs and m8 4. The air forces most experienced training and supervisory personnel. On this site you can purchase and download digital. Dakota territory air museums p47 update january, 2021.
The n was the final variant of the p47, a super thunderbolt developed for long range operations in the pacific. Over the next two years, the planes would fly more than half a million sorties in europe and the pacific and would claim nearly 4,000 enemy aircraft, 9,000 trains, 86,000 trucks and 6,000. Supporting warbird owners, operators, mechanics, and. Move the entire aircraft as shown and ensure the control surfaces move in the direction indicated in the graphic. From the original manufacturing drawings converted first on microfilm and now in electronic format. Army air forces usaaf by republic aviation, it was the largest singleengined piston fighter ever produced. Ww2 aircraft manuals downloadable stephen taylor, ww2. The p 47 design team headed by alexander kartveli, republic aircraft corporations chief engineer, originally presented a design that was to be powered by a 1,150 hp allison v171039 engine with an armament of only two 0. See more ideas about p 47 thunderbolt, thunderbolt, wwii aircraft. These are either original or copies of manuals and blueprints used when these aircraft were in active duty, now transferred into electronic format. Republic p 47 thunderbolt aircraft structural manual 0165b3 1942. Whitney r2800 double wasp radial engine that produced 2000 hp, the first production fighters reached the 56th fg in june 1942, and six months later the.
This p 47 razorback was carefully researched with as much hands on experience as possible, including visiting real p 47 s, running it up, recording the actual engine running inside and out, interviewing pilots, studying the flight manuals, and documenting the plane. In addition to bringing down 3,916 enemy aircraft, the thunderbolt destroyed 6,000 tanks, 9,000 locomotives, 68,000 trucks and 86,000 rail wagons in 746,000 sorties of all types. For proprietary reasons we generally only provide civil manuals and blueprints on obsolete aircraft engines helicopter. Armys 4 th fighter group brought down a focke wulfe fw190 over france. Why the p47 thunderbolt, a world war ii beast of the airways. He let me borrow his dads friends flight log book and pilot manuals to read over. Republic p47 b c d aircraft flight handbook manual. The p 47 thunderbolt was a fighter used by the allies during the height of wwii. During the time that the p 47 flew operationally with the 9th, only 8 japanese aircraft were downed. Page 1 p47 thunderbolt instruction manual bedienungsanleitung manuel dutilisation manuale di istruzioni page 2. The history of usaaf aircraft markings, insignia, camouflage, and colors victor g.
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