Italeri 2682 - 1/48 Republic F-84 F Thunderstreak   [IT-2682S]

Period: from '50 to '90

Nation: N.A.T.O.

Model Dim.: 27,5 cm

Republic F-84F Thunderstreak

The initial Republic F-84F Thunderstreaks started solution in the usa Air Force around the middle for the 1950’s. In a different way from the previous F-84 Thunderjet, it was characterised with a swept-wing and a robust Wright J-65 motor which brought it to a maximum speed of over 1,100 Km/h, beyond the noise barrier. The F84F equipped the bomber formations associated with the newly started NATO atmosphere forces during the first period associated with the Cold War. It was used, and others, by Italy, France, West Germany, holland, Greece and Turkey. The F-84F Thunderstreak ended up being armed with 6 12.7 mm device guns and had a transportation capability, during the hooking points below the wings, of over 2,700 kg of combat payload or else additional gas tanks to increase its range of action. Inside Italian Military Air Force it was also used by the aerobatic team called the “Red Devils”, by the 6th brigade and by the “Thundering Jets” of the fifth air brigade.