Republic F-84G Thunderjet

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  • Role: Fighter / Bomber
  • Dimensions: Wingspan 11.09 m, length 11.61 m, height 3.81 m
  • Engine: 1 x Allison J35-A-29 turbojet (5,600 lbf of thrust)
  • Armament: 6 × 0.5in COLT-BROWNING M-3 machine guns, 32 HVAR rockets, 4.000 lb of bomb payload
  • Crew: 1
  • Number in service: 117
  • Country of Manufacture: USA
  • Years in service: 1952 – 1959

The F-84G is the first jet fighter acquired the by the Hellenic Air Force. It was commissioned from 1952 until 1959, equipping a total of 6 squadrons, namely the 335, 336, 337, 338, 339 and 340. It was also used by the first Hellenic aerobatic flight, the “Kind of Aces”. Four F-84Gs were used for reconnaissance, by installing photo cameras on wingtip tanks.