FMS P-47D Razorback 1500mm

The ultimate heavy-metal foam fighter!

- Rick Bell

The P-47 Thunderbolt was the largest Allied fighter of World War II. Powered by the powerful Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp radial engine, the “Jug,” as it’s affectionately called, could really dish out punishment, and it was strong enough to take it as well.

Lucky for us, FMS has been paying attention to the warbird segment of the market and brings us a new, larger P-47 that has the presence and feel of agiant-scale warbird. This premium model spans an impressive 59 inches and carves a new size niche for warbirds. The plane is molded from a lighter type of EPO 52 foam, and the scale details, which start with the very colorful “Bonnie” trim scheme, are simply amazing. I really like that the molded-in recessed panel lines are finely sculpted and are not the deep gouges that you usually see on a foam model. Other features include a screw-on plastic cowl with a dummy radial engine. The shock-absorbing metal oleo gear struts are attached to retracts that are designed specifically for this plane. The main wheels have bearings in the hubs, and C-clips retain the wheels on the axles. All the control surfaces use a nylon-type hinge except for the flaps, which use a live foam hinge; all the digital servos have metal gears. The cockpit is completely outfitted with detailed instrument and side panels as well as a painted pilot bust. At the rear, there’s a retractable tail wheel and spring-loaded covers. The main retracts also have gear doors and servo-driven inner doors that are timed to open and close as the main gear operates. The included power system uses a powerful 650Kv brushless motor powered by a 6S 5000mAh LiPo battery and a Predator 70A speed control. Hooked up to the included 4-blade 14x8 propeller, the speed of the P-47 is just amazing!

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