ESAF015W

Designed as a single-seat low/mid-wing monoplane of all-metal construction with retractable tricycle landing gear, Republic received an initial contract in March, 1945, for three prototypes. However, development of the airplane was bedeviled by a series of problems, in particular those of growing structural weight and low engine thrust, but when the first two prototypes were flown, on February 28 and in August , 1946, it was soon discovered that Republic had created another high-performance aircraft; confirmed in September, 1946, when one of the prototypes established a new US national speed record of 611 mph. Last of the so-called straight-wing F-84 airplanes was the F-84G (3,025 built), which was the first single-seat fighter to have the capability of deploying nuclear weapons. Powered by the 5,600-lb. thrust J35-A-29 turbojet, the F84G could carry 4,000 lbs. of stores externally, had provision for inflight refueling, and, because this made long-range missions possible, was equipped with an autopilot. The prototype for the swept wing F-84F made its first flight on June 3, 1950. All but 375 of the 2,713 aircraft that were built had the 7,220-lb. thrust Wright J65-W-3 turbojet. The F-84F had a maximum speed of 695 mph at sea level; service ceiling of 46,000 ft.; and combat radius with drop tanks of 810 miles. Airplane armament was six 50-caliber Browning M3 machine guns, plus up to 6,000 lbs. of external stores.

All airplane models are Hand Carved, Hand Painted Mahogany and come fully assembled.

Dimensions: Wingspan, 11 1/2" -Length, 15" -Scale, 1/35.5

Item # AM066-BR - Air Corps Price $119.95

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Dimensions: Wingspan, 12 7/8" -Length, 16 3/8" -Scale, 1/32

Item # ESAF015W - Air Corps Price $119.95

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