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The Republic F-84 Thunderjet was the first U.S. fighter to be produced after the end of World War II. It was also the first USAF fighter capable of carrying nuclear weapons. The Strategic Air Command used the Thunderjet as a fighter escort for their heavy bombers.

Thunderjets were the first U.S. fighters capable of air to air refueling. As a demonstration of the USAF long range jet fighter capabilities, Republic F-84 Thunderjets flew non stop from Turner AFB, Georgia, U.S.A. to RAF Lakenheath, U.K. using air to air refueling. The flight, during August of 1953, set a single engine jet fighter distance record of 4,485 miles.

During the Korean War the F-84 was initially used as a bomber escort. Later missions included ground attack. On May 15, 1953, F-84 Thunderjets knocked out North Korean dams causing a massive loss of electrical power. Before the Korean war ended, Thunderjets completed over 86,400 missions, dropping over 50,000 tons of ordnance. F-84 Thunderjet pilots claimed victories or hits on 105 North Korean jets.

Over 2,000 Thunderjets were supplied to U.S. allies before production ended. They continued to fly until 1971.

A total of 7,524 Republic F-84 Thunderjets of all types were produced.


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fighter/bomber
one
Allison J35
5,560 lbs.
11,500 lbs.
23,350 lbs.
6- 12.7 mm
4,450 lbs.
38' 1"
36' 5"
620 mph
3,750 fpm
40,500 feet
1,000 miles
2/28/46
1947



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Arc F-84 Thunderjet built by Will Beavour.  We don't have any additional information on this fine looking model.  If you do, please let us know.


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All the F-84 Thunderjet rc airplanes we know of are shown on this page.  If you have information of any others, please email us.


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The swept wing Republic F-84 rc from K & A Models, built by Mike Warren. It has a wing span of 33". Materials used in the construction are a fiberglass fuselage and foam core wings. At least a 400 watt brushless motor should be used for power, driving either a mini 480 or 609 fan unit.  All up weight is between 3 and 3 1/2 lbs.
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A rc F-84 Thunderjet slope soarer from Paul Janssens plans.  It has a wing span of 35" and uses ailerons and elevator. You can find the plans in the PSS Model Plans directory.


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A PST Jets employee posing with their rc F-84 Thunderjet. The giant scale airplane has a wing span of 90 1/2" and a length of 83". It has a composite fuse and balsa laminate wings. PST recommends their J1300 or J1600 turbine engine. Dry weight is 31 lbs.