Easy Model Platinum Collection 36800
Republic F-84G Thunderjet Display Model
USAF 58th FBG, Four Queens/OLIE, Joe Davis, Taegu, South Korea, Summer 1953 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Republic F-84G Thunderjet | | 7.25" | | 5.75" |
The 58th Fighter-Bomber Group (FBG) operated the F-84G Thunderjet during the early 1950s. The F-84G was a significant part of their fleet, serving primarily in tactical bombing and ground-attack roles. Powered by the Allison J35-A-29 engine, the F-84G could achieve speeds up to 622 mph and had a range suitable for long missions. The aircraft's rugged design and reliability made it well-suited for the demands of fighter-bomber operations. The 58th FBG's use of the F-84G contributed to the development of jet fighter tactics and the evolution of fighter-bomber capabilities in the U.S. Air Force.
Designed to meet a US Army requirement for a turbojet "day fighter," the F-84 first flew on February 28, 1946. Early models suffered from so many structural and engine problems that the Air Force considered scrapping the F-84 project in 1948, but designers rallied and by 1949 the F-84D was fully operational and free from most of its earlier problems. The aircraft became the Air Force's primary strike aircraft during the Korean War, and could claim several firsts, including the first fighter capable of carrying a nuclear weapon and the first to use in-flight refueling. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Easy Model "Platinum Collection" range presents highy-affordable, ready-made plastic models of military aircraft. While these models may not have the same "heft" as their diecast siblings, they do offer remarkable value for money. Most importantly, they look perfectly at home alongside diecast modes, allowing collectors to "flesh out" their collection with types and paint-schemes not yet available in diecast.
Easy Model "Platinum Collection" display model airplanes feature:
- Molded plastic construction.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Authentic ordnance loads.
- Permanently extended landing gear.
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