Republic F-84 Thunderjet
Summary
| Category | Combat aircraft |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| First flight | 28 February 1946 |
| Year of introduction | 1950 |
| Number produced | 7524 units |
| Average unit price | $1.4 million |
Description
The F-84 was one of the first jets built after World War II and the US Air Force's first fighter-bomber capable of carrying a nuclear payload.
With compact dimensions, it featured straight wings with fuel tanks at the tips, providing it with a significant fuel capacity. The F-84 was produced in large numbers and extensively used during the Korean War but was quickly outclassed by the MiG-15.
The most widely used version was the F-84G, the first US Air Force fighter with in-flight refueling capability.
The Thunderjet was delivered by the United States to numerous NATO countries as part of the military assistance program. A total of 4,450 aircraft were built until 1953. A highly modified variant called the F-84F Thunderstreak was also produced.
Technical specifications
| Version: F-84G | |
|---|---|
| Crew | 1 pilot |
| Maximum speed | 1001 km/h (622 mph) |
| Wing area | 24 m² (258.3 sqft) |
| Wingspan | 11.1 m (36.4 ft) |
| Height | 3.8 m (12.6 ft) |
| Length | 11.6 m (38.1 ft) |
| Service ceiling | 12344 m (40499 ft) |
| Empty weight | 5200 kg (11464 lbs) |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10590 kg (23347 lbs) |
| Climb rate | 19.1 m/s (62.7 ft/s) |
| Powerplant | 1 × turbojet Allison J35-A-29 delivering 2522 kgp |
| Ejection seat | Republic F-84 |
Current operating countries
No country is operating the F-84 Thunderjet in 2024.
All operators
Belgium • Germany • Denmark • France • Greece • Iran • Italy • Netherlands • Norway • Portugal • Thailand • Turkey • Taiwan • United States • Ex-Yugoslavia
Armament
Bombs payload:
- Nuclear Mark 7
Photo of F-84 Thunderjet
