Top Flite P-47D Thunderbolt ARF

Almost Ready-to-Fly .60-Size Warbird

Exceptional.

No other word does justice to the "Jug". The P-47 Thunderbolt served many Allied forces during WWII, in every combat theater – it was the largest single-engine fighter of its time. This P-47 ARF model earns the "exceptional" description in its own right. The detail and quality will impress even the most discriminating scale modeler.

Assembles in as little as 15-20 hours.
Built-up and sheeted wood construction, covered in flat-finish film.
Durable, high-quality mechanical retracts.
Painted cowl, detailed cockpit, and three nose art decal options.

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Top Flite went above its already high standards for construction quality and scale realism to create this ARF. It assembles in only 15-20 hours – but you'll be as proud of the P-47 as if you'd built it from a kit.

The checkerboard pattern painted onto the fiberglass cowl follows every contour perfectly. Few die-hard kit builders would have the patience and skill to achieve such striking results.
Four-blade prop shown not included.

Anyone familiar with Gold Edition ARF warbirds expects nice details in the cockpit – but the P-47 still manages to amaze, with ultra-fine touches and even rudder pedals. Add your favorite pilot figure and enjoy!

For the ultimate scale experience, Top Flite includes durable, well-engineered mechanical retracts. They provide the strength needed for confident landings and are concealed during flight behind fiberglass landing gear doors.

Use the P-47's flaps to increase altitude faster at takeoff – or to reduce speed and decrease the distance needed for landing. A steerable tailwheel makes it easy to stay in control on the ground.

Top Flite includes flat finish decals for three different nose art options – all historically accurate artwork from actual WWII P-47D Thunderbolt aircraft. Customize your model with your favorite!

The factory-applied MonoKote trim scheme does more than capture the accurate colors of the original P-47 Thunderbolt. It also features a flat finish that's true to the look of a battle-proven fighter.

An ideal 2-stroke engine choice for the Gold Edition P-47D Thunderbolt ARF is the 61FX from O.S.® Engines (OSMG0561).

Enjoy 4-stroke muscle and fuel economy by powering your Thunderbolt with the O.S. Surpass™ FS-91S II (OSMG0896).

PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS:
Please note: all recommendations were the best choices available at the time of product release. Please check with your dealer for additional choices.

FUTK6900 Futaba^® 6EX 2.4GHz with no servos
FUTL7627 Futaba R617FS 7-Channel FASST™ Receiver
FUTM0075 Futaba S9001 Aircraft Coreless BB Servo (6)
FUTM0670 Futaba S136G Compact Retract Servo
FUTM0004 Futaba S3004 Standard Servo
OSMG0561 O.S.^® 61FX 2-Stroke Engine
OSMG0896 O.S. FS-91S II 4-Stroke Engine

For a complete list of required items, refer to the instruction manual download on this site.

SPECIFICATIONS
Stock Number: TOPA0955
Wingspan: 63 in (1600 mm)
Wing Area: 730 in² (46.5 dm²)
Weight: 9.5-10.5 lb (3970-4540 g)
Wing Loading: 30-33 oz/ft² (91-101 g/dm²)
Length: 56 in (1420 mm)
Requires: 6-channel radio w/8 servos & 2-stroke .60-.91 or 4-stroke .90-1.20 engine. See side panel for recommended products.

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