What of the Republic P-47 Turbo-Supercharger

[Acheron]

So why was the P-47 regarded as a tough airplane that could take a lot of damage?

 

[tomo pauk]

So why was the P-47 regarded as a tough airplane that could take a lot of damage?

Probably because in practice it was a tough airplane.

 

[pbehn]

So why was the P-47 regarded as a tough airplane that could take a lot of damage?

I think the engine still runs if you wreck the turbo system, it just doesnt run well, but will get you home. Not the same as a hit to the oil, fuel or cooling systems on other aircraft.

 

[Dimlee]

About toughness of the Jug.

P-47 Thunderbolt - The Most Badass Aircraft of World War II - Aviation Humor

It may not be stealthy or have a jet engine, but it didn’t need that to get the job done. As the saying goes, if you want to send a picture home to your sweetheart, you take it with the Mustang. If you want to make it home to her, you fly the Jug. Pilots […]

aviationhumor.net

This is my favourite:

 

[swampyankee]

At least one USAAF pilot, who flew both the P-47 and P-51 in combat, preferred the former. See this article P-47 THUNDERBOLT published in Chuck Hawks' website.