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

Period: from '50 to '90

Country: N.A.T.O.

Model Dim.: 27,5 cm

Republic F-84F Thunderstreak

1st Republic F-84F Thunderstreaks began solution in america Air Force round the center towards 1950’s. In a different way through the previous F-84 Thunderjet, it turned out characterised with a swept-wing and a good Wright J-65 motor which brought it to a maximum price of over 1,100 Km/h, beyond the noise barrier. The F84F equipped the bomber formations in regards to the newly started NATO air forces through 1st phase of this Cold War. It had been used, amongst others, by Italy, France, western Germany, holland, Greece and Turkey. The F-84F Thunderstreak had been armed with 6 12.7 mm unit firearms and had a transport ability, on hooking points below the wings, of over 2,700 kg of combat payload otherwise additional fuel tanks to offer its variety of action. Inside Italian Military Air Force it was in addition utilized by the aerobatic team called the “Red Devils”, by the 6th brigade by the “Thundering Jets” associated with 5th environment brigade.