Republic F-84 Thunderjet
About"The F84 ThunderJet often ran out of runway in the hot Korean weather and was known as the ""Groundhog"" because of this reluctance to become airborne. I noticed fairly quickly in MiG Alley that on take-off it is important to keep the flaps down until the speed has built up and to keep the climb out fairly shallow.
Other fliers have reported that a ""flaps up"" setting is best for takeoff, with a very shallow climb out... barely clearing the treetops at about 2 degrees climb angle."
airline_seat_recline_extraMiG Alley
South Korea
local_airportRepublic F-84 Thunderjet
personMiGManPublished: 1999 Last edit: Jul 27, 2022
airline_seat_recline_extraThunderjets over Korea
local_airportRepublic F-84 Thunderjet
tagFlight ModelPublished: 2002
AboutFrom the excellent manual. The documentation is exemplary.
airline_seat_recline_extraThunderjets over Korea
North Korea
local_airportRepublic F-84 Thunderjet
tagCampaignPublished: 2002
AboutSome of my favourite gun camera snaps and theatre footage taken by my trusty wingman.
airline_seat_recline_extraThunderjets over Korea
North Korea
local_airportRepublic F-84 Thunderjet
tagMiGMan’s Combat Diary
tagGun CameraPublished: 2002