The Republic F-84 Thunderjet is an American turbojet fighter-bomber aircraft. Originating as a 1944 United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) proposal for a "day fighter", the F-84 first flew in 1946.

The rugged F-84 Thunderjet gained its greatest renown during the Korean War. Initially sent to escort B-29s on long-range missions over North Korea, the Thunderjet excelled as a close air support and daytime interdiction strike aircraft.

2020年11月27日 · Six months into the Korean War in December 1950, F-84Es of the 27 th Fighter Escort Wing were dispatched to Taegu Air Base in South Korea to escort four-engine B-29 strategic bombers on raids...

2023年3月24日 · In 1955, a F-84E became the first aircraft to perform a zero-length takeoff. This involved a solid-fuel booster rocket attached to the underside of the fighter-bomber, which enabled it to takeoff from anywhere, including a trailer.

In December 1950, the 27th Fighter-Escort Wing became the first Thunderjet unit in Korea, flying F-84Es. Originally meant to escort B-29s on bombing runs, the F-84s were no match for...

During its service life, the F-84 became the first USAF jet fighter able to carry a tactical atomic weapon. The aircraft gained its greatest renown during the Korean Conflict where it was used primarily for low-level interdiction missions.

2021年12月8日 · Republic F-84E “Thunderjet” Current Status: Static. History: The Republic F-84 “Thunderjet” was the second widely produced turbojet fighter-bomber aircraft for the US Air Force. The F-84 first flew in 1946 and entered service in 1947.

U.S. Air Force Republic F-84 Thunderjet fighter, history, design, photographs, specifications, production numbers, and surviving aircraft in air museums.

The result was the "F-84E", the definitive Thunderjet, which was optimized as a fighter-bomber and featured: A 30-centimeter (12-inch) fuselage stretch to provide a roomier cockpit. Stronger wings and improved wingtip tanks.

Single-engine single-seat American-built turbojet fighter-bomber aircraft. 1,2. Republic F-84E-20-RE Thunderjet (AF 50-1143) on display (5/20/2001) at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, WPAFB, Dayton, Ohio (Photos by John Shupek)