Republic F-84 Thunderjet, Thunderstreak

   The F-84 was the USAF's first post-war fighter.  It made its initial flight on February 26, 1946, and began rolling off the production lines in June 1947, and by the time production ceased in 1953, approximately 4,450 "straight-wing" F-84s (in contrast to the swept-wing F-84F) had been built. In addition to being used by the USAF, many were supplied to allied nations participating in the Mutual Security Program. During its service life, the F-84 became the first USAF jet fighter able to carry a tactical atomic weapon.   The airplane gained its greatest renown during the Korean Conflict where it was used primarily for low-level interdiction missions. Almost daily the F-84 attacked enemy railroads, bridges, supply depots and troop concentrations with bombs, rockets and napalm.
     F84F Thunderstreak was the swept wing version of the straight wing F84.  The prototype first flew on June 3, 1950 and deliveries began in 1954, primarily to the tactical Air Command as a ground support fighter bomber.  Republic built 2,112 of the swept-wing models and General Motors fabricated another 599.  Many of them, 1,301 to be exact, were delivered to NATO air forces. Production of a reconnaissance version, the RF-84F, totaled 715 aircraft, including 386 for allied countries. The RF-84F featured engine air intakes at the wing roots plus cameras in the nose.  
     The F-84Fs gradually were replaced by supersonic F-100s in the late 1950s and were turned over to Air National Guard units. However, some F-84Fs were called back to temporary USAF service in the early 1960s due to the Berlin Crisis.

F84F Thunderstreak - Swept Wing.
From our Premier Series.  1/35th scale.  11.5" wingspan x 15" long.
  No. AFF3D-BR.  Only $174.95
F-84G Thunderjet - Straight Wing.
Not shown.  From our Premier Series.  1/35th scale.  11'5" wingspan x 15" long
  No. AFF3D-AR.  Only $174.95 

F-84F Thunderstreak "Misanthropic Mary"
From our Deluxe Series.  Note swept wings.  1/32nd scale.  12.85" wingspan x 16.35" long
  No. AFF3D-DF.  Only $139.95
F-84G Thunderjet.
Note straight wings and drop tanks.
From our  Deluxe Series.  1/32nd scale.
16.75" wingspan x 14.25" long.
  No. AFF3D-DG.  Only $139.95

 
 
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