P-47M

P-47M

Modification of
P-47D (bubbletop), P-47M
Produced
130
Changes
Sprint version against the V-1 and jets: R-2800-57 with a CH-5 turbosupercharger, dive brakes. All went to the 56th Fighter Group; engine trouble delayed combat until the last weeks of the war in Europe.
Crew
1
Engine
Pratt & Whitney R-2800-57 Double Wasp
Engines
1

Armament

WeaponCountPosition
Browning AN/M2 .508Wing

Service

≈ Mar 1945 – May 1945