The Republic F-84 Thunderjet is an American turbojet fighter-bomber aircraft. Originating as a 1944 United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) proposal for a "day fighter", the F-84 first flew in …

The design was originally intended to be a relatively simple upgrade to the F-84 Thunderjet to make it more competitive with the F-86 Sabre, differing largely in the use of a swept-wing and …

2023年3月24日 · In addition to performing efficiently in combat during the Korean War, the F-84 Thunderjet became the first jet aircraft to successfully perform air-to-air refueling with a …

The rugged F-84 Thunderjet gained its greatest renown during the Korean War. Initially sent to escort B-29s on long-range missions over North Korea, the Thunderjet excelled as a close air …

U.S. Air Force Republic F-84 Thunderjet fighter, history, design, photographs, specifications, production numbers, and surviving aircraft in air museums.

Evolved from the straight-wing F-84, the F-84F prototype first flew in June 1950. Deliveries began in 1954, with most of the aircraft going to the Tactical Air Command as a ground support …

The swept-wing Republic F-84F Thunderstreak evolved from the straight-wing F-84 Thunderjet. The "F" model incorporated such aerodynamic improvements as swept back wings, due to the …

2020年11月27日 · However, the F-84 was faster at 610 miles per hour, had a greater range of 800 miles, and was a hard-hitting and stable gun platform: in addition to its six extra-fast-firing …

2021年12月8日 · The Republic F-84 “Thunderjet” was the second widely produced turbojet fighter-bomber aircraft for the US Air Force. The F-84 first flew in 1946 and entered service in …

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 …