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. It first took to the skies in the early 1940s and quickly earned its reputation for ruggedness and speed. The "XP" prefix, as in XP-47B, denotes an experimental prototype, highlighting the developmental

contemporary fighters, requiring experienced pilots. Cooling Issues: Early models faced engine cooling challenges, addressed in later variants. Legacy and Preservation The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt XP-47B BC D G Topdrawi remains a symb