NOTE: RADIO CONTROL AIRPLANES ARE ON THE BOTTOM HALF OF THE PAGE.
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.
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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The rc F-84 Thunderjet built by Will Beavour. We don't know the wingspan, length, weight or power source for this fine looking scale model rc airplane. If you do, please let us know.
At RC Groups clave morris started a rc F-84 Thunderjet built thread.
At RC Groups mrshea started a build thread for a rc F-84 Thunderjet.
Flyboone of RC Groups mentions the F-84 Thunderjet in a posting.
Merkava of RC Groups was looking for a rc F-84 Thunderjet scale model rc airplane.
At RC Universe samo posted pictures of his newly completed rc F-84 Thunderjet.
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 for sale from K & A Models, built by Mike Warren. It has a wingspan of
33". Materials used in the construction are a fiberglass fuselage and foamy 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
wingspan of 35" and uses ailerons and elevator controls. You can find the plans in the PSS Model Plans directory.
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A rc giant scale F-84 Thunderjet for sale from PST Jets. The rc model airplane has a wingspan 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 around 31 lbs.
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The rc F-84 Thunderjet built by Dotcom of RC Groups. Wingspan is 33 1/2" and it is 35 1/2" long. The fuselage is all wood and wings are balsawoood over foamy. Power comes from a Mega 16/15/2 motor turning a 70 mm EDF unit.
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