P-47 THUNDERBOLT MANIFOLD PRESSURE GAUGE

The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt's powerful Pratt & Whitney R-2800-59, 18-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine, delivered over 2,000 hp, giving it a top speed of 426 mph and a ceiling of 42,000ft.

The heaviest and one of the fastest single seater fighters of the USAAF, the P-47 became the primary fighter/bomber of the US by late 1943.

Early versions of the P-47D carried 500 lb bombs underneath their bellies, mid-production versions of the P-47D could carry 1,000 lb bombs with M8 4.5 in rockets under their wings, with the last production model able to carry 5 in High Velocity Aircraft Rockets (HVARs, also known as "Holy Moses"). 

From D-Day until VE Day, Thunderbolt pilots claimed to have destroyed 86,000 railroad cars, 9,000 locomotives, 6,000 armoured fighting vehicles, and 68,000 trucks.

The Manning Maxwell & Moore Inc. AN5770-1Manifold Pressure Gauge was mounted directly below the P-47's rate of Climb Indicator and pilot's were advised to keep a close eye on it during combat manoeuvres due to the enormous stresses placed on the Pratt & Whitney powerplant. 

Installed in an operational aircraft, the instrument's rear casing still retains its protective gauze tape that was used to cover the pressure hose intake from dust and dirt after its removal from the aircraft for servicing.

An amazing gift for any aviation enthusiast, this P-47 Thunderbolt Manifold Pressure Gauge is an original battle hardened relic of this iconic WWII fighter and is guaranteed to become a popular conversation piece in any collection. 

This P-47 Republic Thunderbolt Instrument comes complete with detailed Scale Model, Mango Wood Stand & Plaque plus Printed Fact Sheet featuring photo of instrument in aircraft cockpit.

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