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.
Republic F84F Thunderstreak Untitled Aviation Photo 1822852
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. 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. 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
Clasp Garage Republic F84F Thunderstreak
Republic F-84s flew 86,408 missions, and were the Air Force's primary strike aircraft. They were credited with destroying or damaging 105 MiG-15s; 173 Thunderjets were lost or damaged in combat. 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. Republic F-84E Thunderjet The rugged F-84 Thunderjet gained its greatest renown during the Korean War. Initially sent to escort B-29s on long-range missions over North Korea, the Thunderjet excelled as a close air support and daytime interdiction strike aircraft. 46,000. 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. Armed with six 50-caliber M-3 aircraft machineguns, 24 5-inch rockets and 6,000 pounds of bombs the Thunderstreak was designed as a fighter-bomber capable.
Republic F84F Thunderstreak Untitled Aviation Photo 4334859
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. Manufacturer: Republic B/N or Serial #:: 52-6475 Type: Single Seat All-Weather Fighter/Bomber Ownership: This aircraft is on loan from the National Naval Aviation Museum at Pensacola, Florida. F-84F Thunderstreak History
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. Soon after, as technology quickly progressed, the F-84F was replaced by supersonic F-100s. However, several F-84Fs were called back for temporary service due to the. 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.
Republic F84F Thunderstreak > National Museum of the United States Air
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 [+] 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.
