1321 F-84 G Thunderjet WWII - Italeri 1/72  [IT-1321S]

Period: from '50 to '90

Country: United States

Model Dim.: 16,1 cm

F-84 G Thunderjet

soon after the next World War, the American company Republic, began focusing on a new turbo-jet fighter-bomber. F.84 Thunderjet ended up being made on a straightforward but effective design with a big front environment intake, right wings and a robust tricycle landing gear. As a result of normal electric / Allison J35 turbo-jet engine, F-84 Thunderjet obviously could achieve 1,000 Km / h. It absolutely was armed with six 12.7 mm unit weapons this is why could carry an offensive load of very nearly 900 kg. The F-84G, joined up with with manufacturing in 1951, is amongst the latest variations in regards to the Republic fighter-bomber. Form USAF it had been employed by many NATO countries, including some fighter-bomber squadrons of Italian Aeronautica Militare, in accordance with the Mutual Defense Assistance Act.