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 across the center towards 1950’s. In different methods through previous F-84 Thunderjet, it ended up characterised with a swept-wing and an excellent Wright J-65 motor which brought it to a maximum price of over 1,100 Km/h, beyond the sound barrier. The F84F equipped the bomber formations according to the newly started NATO atmosphere forces through first period with this Cold War. It absolutely was used, amongst others, by Italy, France, western Germany, holland, Greece and Turkey. The F-84F Thunderstreak ended up being certainly armed with 6 12.7 mm unit firearms and had a transport capability, on hooking points underneath the wings, of over 2,700 kg of combat payload otherwise extra gas tanks to offer its selection of action. Inside Italian Military Air Force it turned out furthermore utilized by the aerobatic team called the “Red Devils”, by the 6th brigade by the “Thundering Jets” linked to 5th environment brigade.