The Republic F-84F Thunderstreak was an American swept-wing turbojet -powered fighter-bomber. The RF-84F Thunderflash was a photo reconnaissance version. The design was originally intended to be a relatively simple upgrade to the F-84 Thunderjet to make it more competitive with the F-86 Sabre, differing largely in the use of a swept-wing and tail. In 1961 it participated in the mass deployment of 200 fighters across the Atlantic Ocean to Europe in response to the Berlin situation. TECHNICAL NOTES: Armament: Six .50-cal. machine guns and 24 5-in. rockets; 6,000 lbs. of bombs externally Engine: Wright J65-W-3 of 7,220 lbs. thrust Maximum speed: 685 mph Range: 1,900 miles Span: 33 ft. 7 in.
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The Republic F-84 Thunderjet was an American turbojet fighter-bomber aircraft. Originating as a 1944 United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) proposal for a "day fighter", the F-84 first flew in 1946. In Korea, F-84 pilots attacked enemy railroads, dams, bridges, supply depots and troop concentrations with bombs, rockets and napalm.. The basic "straight-wing" F-84 design later evolved into a swept-wing fighter version called the Thunderstreak and a swept-wing reconnaissance version called the Thunderflash. F-84s were also used as test. Specifications Aircraft Type: F-84F, S/N 51-1714, Thunderstreak, Republic Mission: Fighter-Interceptor, Fighter-Bomber, and fighter escort. Number Built: Counting 3,515 aircraft accepted by the Air Force, the program attained a grand total of 7,524 F-84s of all sorts. SPECIFICATIONS Status: Unrestored Manufacturer: Republic Aviation Year: 1951 Model: F-84F Thunderstreak Registration Number: Serial Number: Crew: 1 Max T/O Weight: 28,000 lb. Span: 33 ft. 7 in. Length: 43 ft. 5 in. Height: 14 ft. 5 in. Maximum Speed: 658 mph Cruise Speed: 535 mph Rate of Climb: 8,200 ft/min
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Our Collection Blog Events & Activities Virtual Tours Donate Now News & Updates Republic F-84F Thunderstreak Back to Aircraft Collection About Specs At HAFB FAQs History of the F-84F Thunderstreak In 1954, production for the F-84F began to provide the United States (US) Air Force and several Allied countries a ground support fighter-bomber. The swept-wing single-seat Republic F-84F "Thunderstreak" was a modification of the straight-wing F-84 "Thunderjet" series of post-war sub-sonic United States Air Force jet fighters. The swept-wing F-84F evolved from the straight-wing F-84. It was first delivered to the USAF in 1954, primarily to the Tactical Air Command as the ground support fighter-bomber. The "F" on display was built by General Motors at Kansas City, Mo., and was last flown by the 183 rd Tactical Fighter Group, IL ANG, from Springfield, IL. F-84F Thunderstreak. This 1954 photo shows the prototype Republic YRF-84F Thunderstreak on the ramp adjacent to Hangar 4802 at the NACA High-Speed. The aircraft in this 1953 photo of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) hangar at South Base of Edwards.
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The F-84F Thunderstreak was one of the "Thunder" series of jet aircraft from Republic, starting with the P-47 Thunderbolt in World War II and ending with the F-105 Thunderchief supersonic fighter bomber. The F-84F Thunderstreak differed from its progenitor the F-84D Thunderjet by having swept wings. With a cease-fire on the Korean peninsula in 1953, F-84 production turned exclusively to the swept-wing F-84F Thunderstreak, the only Air Force fighter to trade straight wings for swept ones.
The 1961 F-84 Thunderstreak incident, occurring on 14 September 1961, was an incident during the Cold War, in which two Republic F-84F Thunderstreak fighter-bombers of JaBoG 32 of the German Air Force ( Luftwaffe) crossed into East German airspace because of a navigational error, before landing at Berlin Tegel Airport. The F-84F is a jet-powered, light fighter-bomber utilized by the United States Air Force in the first decades of the cold war. The aircraft was designed to be mass-produced ground attack platform capable of carrying 6,000 pounds of ordinance.
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The swept-wing Republic F-84F Thunderstreak evolved from the straight-wing F-84 Thunderjet. The "F" model incorporated such aerodynamic improvements as swept back wings, due to the success of the North American Aviation F-86 Sabre.It also featured improved tail and elevator surfaces, a smaller canopy and a redesigned windscreen. The Republic F-84 Thunderstreak was an advanced swept-wing development of the earlier, straight-winged F-84 Thunderjet. Authored By: Staff Writer | Last Edited: 05/24/2021 | Content ©www.MilitaryFactory.com | The following text is exclusive to this site. VIEW SPECIFICATIONS [+]
