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Republic RF-84K 'Thunderflash'

Description
  Manufacturer:Republic
  Base model:F-84
  Designation:RF-84
  Version:K
  Nickname:Thunderflash
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1948-Present
  Basic role:Fighter
  Modified Mission:Reconnaissance
  Crew:Pilot
  First Flew:1953
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Specifications
  Length: 47' 8" 14.5 m
  Height:15' 4.5 m
  Wingspan: 33' 7" 10.2 m
  Gross Weight: 25,399 lb 11,518 kg
  Max Weight: 25,399 lb 11,545 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Wright J65-W-7
  Thrust (each): 7,800 lb 3,535 kg

Performance
  Range: 2,200 miles 3,520 km
  Max Speed: 720 mph 1,159 km/h 626 kt

Examples of this type may be found at
MuseumCityState
The Air Museum "Planes of Fame"ChinoCalifornia
Wings Over The Rockies Aviation & Space MuseumDenverColorado
Yankee Air MuseumBellevilleMichigan

RF-84K on display

The Air Museum "Planes of Fame"

Wings Over The Rockies Aviation & Space Museum
   


 

Recent comments by our visitors
 Bruce Craig
 , OR
CORRECTED:
The "RF-84K" photo by Jason Hue is not a "K" rather being an RF-84F. K-series (25 planes serials 52-7254 to 52-7278) has anhedral elevators, aircraft in this photo does not have anhedral elevators. Serial number not visible so F-84F model/block not available.
08/07/2006 @ 16:19 [ref: 13822]
 Bruce Craig
 , OR
The "F-84K" photo by Jason Hue is not a "K" rather being an F-84F. K-series (25 planes serials 52-7254 to 52-7278) has anhedral elevators, aircraft in this photo does not have anhedral elevators. Serial number not visible so F-84F model/block not available.
08/07/2006 @ 16:18 [ref: 13821]

 

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