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Thunderbolt Specications
Wingspan 42.2 in (1070mm)
Length 36.9 in (940mm)
Weight (RTF)
40.0 oz (1130 g)
42.5oz(1200 g) with retracts and flap servos
Center of Gravity 60.0mm (±2mm) from leading edge at wing root
Table of Contents
TheP-47Thunderbolt,“TheJug”,wasoneofthefastestandlargestsingle-engineUSghtersduringWorldWarII.Witheight.50-calibermachinegunsand
heavyarmor,theThunderboltcouldgiveandtaketremendousdamageandstillbringitspilothomesafe.TheThunderboltwasusedinabouteverytypeof
mission,fromdogghtingtobomber,toescortandgroundattack,theP-47coulddoitall.Fromthetrimschemeofthe404thFighterGroup,tothedummy
radialengine,.50calibergunbarrels,scaleairexitsthroughtheturbochargerexhaustandintercoolerdoorsanddetailedcockpitarea,ParkZonebringsthis
famous fighter to life loaded with scale detail.
Note: Not all wiring is shown
Battery Warnings ............................................................................................ 2
Charging the Flight Battery .............................................................................. 4
Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC) .................................................................................. 4
Transmitter and Receiver Binding ..................................................................... 5
Before Flight ................................................................................................... 5
Installing a Receiver ........................................................................................ 5
Battery Selection and Installation...................................................................... 5
Installing Wings ............................................................................................... 6
Installing Horizontal Tail ................................................................................... 6
Installing Clevises on Control Horns .................................................................. 7
Factory Settings .............................................................................................. 7
Adjusting Center of Gravity (CG) ....................................................................... 7
First Flight Preparation .................................................................................... 7
Maintenance After Flying ................................................................................. 7
Belly Skid ....................................................................................................... 8
Landing Gear .................................................................................................. 8
Optional Retractable Landing Gear ................................................................... 9
Optional Flaps ................................................................................................. 9
Control Direction Test .................................................................................... 10
Service of Power Components ....................................................................... 10
Flying Tips and Repairs .................................................................................. 11
AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code ....................................................... 11
Troubleshooting Guide ................................................................................... 12
Replacement Parts ........................................................................................ 12
Optional Parts ............................................................................................... 12
Warranty and Repair Policy ............................................................................ 13
Contact Information ....................................................................................... 14
Compliance Information for the European Union .............................................. 14