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 started solution in the usa Air Force round the center about the 1950’s. Differently through the past F-84 Thunderjet, it had been characterised with a swept-wing and a good Wright J-65 engine which brought it to a maximum rate of over 1,100 Km/h, beyond the sound barrier. The F84F equipped the bomber formations concerning the newly started NATO air forces through the 1st phase of this Cold War. It was utilized, amongst others, by Italy, France, western Germany, holland, Greece and Turkey. The F-84F Thunderstreak had been armed with 6 12.7 mm device firearms and had a transport ability, at the hooking points below the wings, of over 2,700 kg of combat payload otherwise additional fuel tanks to give its array of action. Inside Italian Military Air Force it absolutely was furthermore utilized by the aerobatic team called the “Red Devils”, by the 6th brigade by the “Thundering Jets” associated with 5th atmosphere brigade.