Years In Service: 1947-1974
Initial Flight: February 1946
16 F-84 Thunderjets survive and are on display today in the United States. With the opening of hostilities of the Korean War, the Thunderjet became the USAF’s primary fighter bomber aircraft and was credited with destroying eight Soviet MiG fighters. The F-84 Thunderjet was the first fighter aircraft to have inflight refueling capability and carry a nuclear weapon.
Aircraft Specifications
Height: 12′ 7″ Wingspan: 36′ 6″ Length: 37′ 6″ Crew: 1; Pilot Armament: six .50 caliber machine guns Payload: 4,500 lbs. Powerplant: Allison J35-A-13C No. of Engines: 1 Cruise speed: 485 mph Max Speed: 612 mph Ceiling: 43,200 ft.