Republic F-84G Thunderjet

Modern Drawings/Air/Belgium/Fighters/F-84/F-84G-Thunderjet.htm | Update: 10-03-2012

This F-84G is actually FZ-107 repainted to represent FZ153 of 26 Squadron/9 Wing.

The aircraft belongs to the Royal Army Museum and was repainted as JE-C in 1983. The machine is now back on public viewing at Brussels..

Specifications F-84G

General

Type: Fighter-Bomber
Crew: 1
First flight: 28 February 1946
Introduction: 1951
Number built: Belgian Air Force (213)

Powerplant

1 × Allison J35-A-29 turbojet,
Thrust: 24.7 kN

Dimensions/Masses

Length: 11.60 m | Wingspan: 11.10 m | Height: 3.84 m
Wing area: 24 m²
Empty weight: 5200 kg | Max takeoff weight: 10590 kg

Performances

Maximum speed: 1000 km/h
Combat radius: ? km | Ferry range: 1600 km
Service ceiling: 12350 m

Armament

Inside: 6 × .50 in (12.7 mm) M3 Browning MG
Outside: Up to 2020 kg of rockets and bombs