Republic F-84C
Republic F-84C Thunderjet
The F-84 is Republic’s entry into America’s first generation of jet fighters. It was designed in 1944 in response to an Army Air Force request for a 600-mile per hour fighter and was seen as the successor to the P-47 Thunderbolt. The first prototype flew in February 1946. The second prototype set an American speed record later that year. Several versions of the F-84 were built, some with very significant differences including; straight and swept wings, different engine air intakes, and several engine versions. The F-84 saw extensive use as a fighter-bomber during the Korean War. The F-84C closely resembled the earlier versions with a straight wing but used a slightly improved engine that allowed a heavier weight. A total of 191 F-84Cs were built.
| Wingspan | 36 ft 5 in. |
Wingspan |
| Length | 37 ft 5 in. |
Length |
| Height | 12 ft 10 in. |
Height |
| Weight | 23,347 lbs (loaded) |
Weight |
| Max. Speed | 587 MPH |
Maximum Speed |
| Service Ceiling | 45,000 ft |
Service Ceiling |
| Range | 1,282 miles |
Range |
| Engines | One Allison J35-A-13C turbojet with 4,000 pounds of thrust |
Engine |
| Crew | 1 |
Crew |
Manufacturer
Republic
Markings
33rd Fighter Group, Walker AFB, New Mexico, 1948
Serial Number
47-1433
Designation
F-84C