The ‘P-47 Thunderbolt’ was a single-seat, single-engine fighter aircraft that was produced by Republic Aviation during World War 2. The P-47 was a very effective fighter, and it was considered to be one of the best fighters of the war. It was equipped with a powerful Pratt & Whitney R-2800 engine, and it had a high top speed and a good rate of climb. The P-47 was also well-armed, and it was able to effectively combat enemy fighters and bombers. The P-47 was used extensively in the European Theater, where it was used to escort bombers and to attack ground targets.