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Spotter's notes
While in Chattanooga, we found out that a legit airshow was going on featuring the Blue Angles. Here are three pics from that day. I didn’t want to overload the app, so I decided not to post the F-18 pics. Maybe later.
Aircraft identity
Registration
490438
ICAO Type
P47D
Model
P-47D Thunderbolt
Manufacturer
Republic Aviation
Airline
United States Army Air Forces (historic)
Livery
USAAF World War II (Wicked Wabbit nose art)
Military
Military
Technicals
Engine
Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp
Thrust
Not applicable (piston engine, 2,535 hp)
Wingspan
12.42 m
Length
11.01 m
Height
4.47 m
MTOW
7,938 kg
Range
1,609 km
Capacity
Pilot only (1)
Cruise Speed
507 km/h
Noise Rating
Approx. 96 dB (no official ICAO rating for WWII aircraft)
Location
Airport Code
CHA/KCHA
Airport Name
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)