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Republic F-84F Thunder Streak
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.
MUSEUM HOURS
April 1- September 30
9:00am - 5:00pm
October 1 - March 31
10:00am - 4:00pm
The museum is open
daily year round (weather permitting),
except for the
following days:
New Year's Day,
Easter,
Thanksgiving and
Christmas Day.
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Specifications
Country of Origin:
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United States
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Manufacturer:
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Northrop Aircraft Inc.
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Role/Function:
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Fighter-Interceptor
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Serial Number:
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52-1927
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Model Number/Mk #:
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N-24
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Crew:
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2
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Power Plant:
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2 - Allison J-35-A-33 turbojet engines w/6,950 lbs of thrust each, with afterburner
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Maximum Speed:
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630 mph.
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Cruising Speed:
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480 mph.
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Service Ceiling:
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45,000 ft.
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Range:
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1,600 mi.
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Weights:
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Empty: n/a Maximum: 47,700 lbs.
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Wing Span:
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59 ft. 10 in.
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Length:
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53 ft. 8 in.
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Height:
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17 ft. 6 in.
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Wing Area:
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606 ft²
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Armament:
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2 - MB-1 Genie nuclear air-to-air missiles and 4 - GAR-2 Falcon air-to-air missiles
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Cost:
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$998,884.00
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Number Built:
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1,050
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# in Current Service:
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None.
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Specifications
Country of Origin:
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United States
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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/Mk #:
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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 w/7,220 lbs. of thrust
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Maximum Speed:
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695 mph.
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Cruising Speed:
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475 mph.
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Service Ceiling:
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44,450 ft.
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Range:
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1,900 mi.
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Weights:
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Empty: 11,470 lbs. Maximum: 27,000 lbs.
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Wing Span:
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43 ft. 5 in.
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Length:
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53 ft. 8 in.
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Height:
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14 ft. 5 in.
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Wing Area:
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260 ft²
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Armament:
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6 - .50 caliber machine guns and up to 24 - 6 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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Number Built:
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2,700
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# in Current Service:
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None.
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