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The Republic F-84F Thunderstreak is a swept wing version of the F-84 Thunderjet. The addition of the swept wing greatly added to the performance of the F-84. The Thunderstreak was first flown on June 3, 1950 and a total of over 2,700 F-84F versions were produced. It was the first fighter-bomber equipped to carry a tactical nuclear weapon and one of the first fighters to use aerial refueling.
Approximately 700 of the F-84's that were produced were flown as reconnaissance versions of the aircraft. For a time, F-84F's were considered for use as parasite fighters for the B-36 Peacemaker. They would have been attached to the wingtips of the B-36 and could have separated to fly escort. This would have been necessary because the B-36's range was beyond any fighter aircraft. The plan was tested, but never implemented.
The aircraft on display at Castle was delivered to the U.S. Air Force in November 1954 and served with the Strategic Air Command until 1957. It was then transferred to the Tactical Air Command and later to the Air National Guard. For a time, it was stationed in France with the U.S. Air Forces in Europe. The last Guard F-84Fs were retired in 1971.
Manufacturer:
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Republic Aviation Corp.
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Role/Function:
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Fighter-Bomber
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Serial Number:
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51-9433
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Model Number:
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N/A
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Crew:
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1
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Power Plant:
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1 - Wright J65-W-3 engine with 7,220 lbs. of thrust.
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Performance:
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Max Speed: 695 mp/h
Service Ceiling: 44,450 ft.
Range: 1,900 mi.
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Weights:
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Maximum: 27,000 lbs.
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Dimensions:
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Wing Span: 33 ft. 7 in.
Length: 43 ft. 5 in.
Height: 14 ft. 5 in.
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Armament:
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6 - .50 caliber machine guns and up to 24 - 5 in. rockets or 6,000 lbs. of bombs underwing.
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Cost:
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$769,330.00
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# Built/Notes:
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2,700
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