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Republic F-84G 'Thunderjet'

39.8k AndiTontrando  3 months ago
Auto Credit Based on mikoyanster's !!CHALLENGE 50s JET DOGFIGHT - FINISHED

To take part in this challenge, this F-84 has 4 guns instead of 6. Click HERE to download a 6 guns & no G-force limit version

Controls

AG1: Switch Sights
AG5: Drop Fuel Tanks
AG8: Nav Lights
G: Landing Gear & Lights
VTOL: Flaps

History:

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. Although it entered service in 1947, the Thunderjet was plagued by such a large amount of structural and engine problems that a 1948 U.S. Air Force review declared it unable to execute any aspect of its intended mission and considered canceling the program. The aircraft was not considered fully operational until the 1949 F-84D model and the design matured only with the definitive F-84G introduced in 1951. In 1954, the straight-wing Thunderjet was joined by the swept-wing F-84F Thunderstreak fighter and RF-84F Thunderflash photo reconnaissance aircraft.

General characteristics

Crew: 1
Length: 38 ft 1 in (11.61 m)
Wingspan: 36 ft 5 in (11.10 m)
Height: 12 ft 7 in (3.84 m)
Wing area: 260 sq ft (24 m2)
Airfoil: Republic R-4,45-1512-.9 (12%)
Empty weight: 11,095 lb (5,033 kg)
Gross weight: 18,645 lb (8,457 kg)
Max takeoff weight: 23,525 lb (10,671 kg)
Fuel capacity: 450 US gal (1,700 L) internal fuel
Powerplant: 1 × Allison J35-A-29 turbojet engine, 5,600 lbf (25 kN) thrust
Performance
Maximum speed: 622 mph (1,001 km/h, 541 kn) at sea level
Cruise speed: 483 mph (777 km/h, 420 kn) at 35,000 ft (11,000 m)
Range: 670 mi (1,080 km, 580 nmi) (internal fuel)
Ferry range: 2,000 mi (3,200 km, 1,700 nmi) with external tanks
Service ceiling: 40,500 ft (12,300 m)
Time to altitude: 7.9 min to 35,000 ft (11,000 m)
Armament
Guns: 6 × .50 in (12.7 mm) M3 Browning machine guns, 300 rounds per gun
Rockets: Up to 32 5-inch rockets
Bombs: 4,000 lb (1,800 kg) bombs, including 1 × Mark 7 nuclear bomb

   Enjoy!!

Spotlights

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor !!CHALLENGE 50s JET DOGFIGHT - FINISHED
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 39.9ft (12.2m)
  • Length 38.4ft (11.7m)
  • Height 14.7ft (4.5m)
  • Empty Weight 10,583lbs (4,800kg)
  • Loaded Weight 11,242lbs (5,099kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.509
  • Wing Loading 27.8lbs/ft2 (135.7kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 404.6ft2 (37.6m2)
  • Drag Points 487

Parts

  • Number of Parts 408
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 1,640
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    Republic F-84G "Thunderjet" – Evaluation

    Realism (97/100): Highly accurate model with proportions, flight characteristics, and performance matching real data. The four-gun setup (instead of six) complies with challenge requirements without breaking realism.

    Weapons (30/30): Correctly implemented and balanced armament, following the challenge limits.

    Appearance (30/30): Outstanding detail inside and out; exceptional surface work, paint accuracy, and cockpit realism. One of the most visually complete builds of the challenge.

    Build Quality (30/30): Perfect structural integrity, all controls and systems function smoothly.

    Fair Play (30/30): Fully within all rule limits—part count, performance, and armament compliant.

    Description (30/30): Thorough historical and technical context, well-written, and complete.

    Total: 247/250 points.
    A top-tier entry—superbly detailed, realistic, and fully compliant. One of the strongest candidates in the challenge.

    Pinned 20 days ago
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    @mikoyanster Thank you so much

    20 days ago
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    @YourAverageSukhoiSu11 I'll build it

    2 months ago
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    @Ostiatio92 I'll build it :)

    +1 2 months ago
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    make the Boeing U-2 no shit

    3 months ago
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    1 UPVOTE LEFT -- I DON'T WANNA FAIL

    +1 3 months ago
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    66.2k BOSKnight

    YES

    3 months ago
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    2,587 Ostiatio92

    Could you take the El Basler BT-67?

    3 months ago
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    @pisca Thanks

    3 months ago
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    @mikoyanster Thank you

    +2 3 months ago
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    the reason why you are my favorite

    +1 3 months ago
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    Nice!

    3 months ago