1/48 Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp for P-47D

Description

1/48 Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp

How could our leaders have ever dreamed of going to war against a nation which could afford to build such a beautiful engine for a warplane?
Dr. Ing. Richard Vogt
Head of Aircraft Division
Blohm & Voss

Enhance your 1/48 Miniart or Tamiya  P-47D with this highly detailed, 16K high-resolution 3D-printed replica of the Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp engine. Designed for modelers who demand historical accuracy, this engine is available in two key variants:

• R-2800-59 – Features the GE Turtleback ignition system for most Bubbletop variants*
• R-2800-21 – Features the Bendix Scintilla ignition system for most Razorback variants*

Each version is specifically designed as a drop-fit replacement for its respective kit, allowing for seamless installation inside the cowl or as a fully or partially exposed display option.

Available Variants:

Bubbletop Versions

✔ R-2800-59 for Miniart P-47D Advanced Bubbletop
✔ R-2800-59 for Miniart P-47D Basic Bubbletop
✔ R-2800-59 for Tamiya P-47D Bubbletop

Razorback Versions

✔ R-2800-21 for Miniart P-47D Advanced Razorback
✔ R-2800-21 for Miniart P-47D Basic Razorback
✔ R-2800-21 for Tamiya P-47D Razorback

Each engine is modeled with exceptional detail based on wartime references, ensuring an accurate representation of the Pratt & Whitney R-2800, one of the most powerful and reliable radial engines of World War II.

About the Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp

The R-2800 was an 18-cylinder, twin-row radial engine displacing 2,804 cubic inches (46.0 L) and producing up to 2,500 horsepower in later variants. It powered many of the war’s most iconic aircraft, including:

✈ Republic P-47 Thunderbolt – Excelling in bomber escort and ground attack roles.
✈ Vought F4U Corsair – The premier carrier-based fighter of the Pacific Theater.
✈ Grumman F6F Hellcat – Responsible for more aerial victories than any other Allied aircraft.
✈ Martin B-26 Marauder & Douglas A-26 Invader – Key medium bombers that relied on the R-2800’s performance.

More than 125,000 R-2800 engines were produced during the war, cementing its legacy as one of the most important aircraft engines of all time. Its power, durability, and adaptability helped the Allies dominate the skies and secure victory in both the European and Pacific Theaters.

Key Features of This Model:

✔ High-resolution 16K 3D print using premium materials for exceptional detail.
✔ One-piece design (except for the prop shaft) for easy assembly
✔ Drop-fit compatibility with respective Miniart & Tamiya kits.
✔ Designed for seamless installation—fits directly into the cowl or can be displayed with full or partial cowl removal.
✔ Tamiya versions are compatible with the kit polycap and Part B25, allowing for a rotating prop.

*Fitment Notes:

⚠ Check Your References!

• R-2800-59 versions are for Late P-47D Bubbletops. This version features the GE Turtleback magnetos
• R-2800-21 versions are for P-47D Razorbacks. This version features the Bendix Scintilla ignition with separate central dual-magneto
  This version is specific to P-47D and may not be correct P-47M/N models.

✔ Miniart Basic Kit Users: Order the basic version—the advanced version will not fit due to intake/exhaust interference.

✔ Miniart Advanced Kit Users: Choose either version:

For a closed cowl: The basic version is sufficient.
For an open or closed cowl: The advanced version includes extra intake and exhaust details for the highest level of realism.

✔ Tamiya Kit Users: Order the -21 or -59 depending on the version of the kit you're building. Generally, the -21 is correct for the Razorback and the -59 is correct for the Bubbletop.

The P-47M and P-47N use the "C" version of the R-2800 which is a totally different cylinders and crankcase. This engine would not be correct for the M or N.

The advanced mount is included in Miniart’s advanced boxing, while basic kits come only with a flat plate basic mount. To use the advanced engine, you must use the advanced mount from the advanced boxing of the kit.