Easy Model Platinum Collection 36803
Republic F-84G Thunderjet Display Model
Aeronautica Militare, Italy |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Republic F-84G Thunderjet | | 7.25" | | 5.75" |
The Italian Air Force (Aeronautica Militare) operated the F-84G Thunderjet starting in the early 1950s as part of NATO's collective defense efforts. The F-84G, equipped with an Allison J35-A-29 engine, reached speeds of 622 mph and was primarily used for ground-attack and tactical bombing missions. Italy's acquisition of the F-84G marked a significant modernization of its air force, transitioning from propeller-driven aircraft to more advanced jets. The Thunderjet's reliability and performance helped the Aeronautica Militare enhance its operational capabilities and integrate more effectively with NATO allies, playing a key role in Italy's air defense during the early Cold War period.
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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