The Don Englebreston Collection

P-47 Thunderbolt "Hun Hunter XVI" - Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Engine and Propeller Detail

P-47 Thunderbolt "Hun Hunter XVI" - Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Engine and Propeller Detail

This close view of the P-47 Thunderbolt's Pratt & Whitney R-2800 radial engine and four-blade Hamilton Standard propeller reveals the raw mechanical power behind one of WWII's toughest fighters. Producing over 2,000 horsepower, the R-2800 gave the P-47 the speed and durability to dominate both air combat and ground-attack missions. Project: 219306