The next production version of the Thunderjet was the P-84C. It was quite similar to the P-84B, but differed in having a 4000 lb.st. Allison J35-A-13C in place of the similarly-rated -15C. The A-13C was found to be more serviceable than the A-15C engine. In addition, a new electrical system was fitted, and a simplified fuel system was provided.
191 P-84Cs were ordered in June of 1947. Delivery of the P-84C began in the spring of 1948, and the first P-84C entered service with the 20th Fighter Group at Shaw AFB.
The designation was changed to F-84C on June 11, 1948.
Specification of the P-84C:
One Allison J35-A-13C, 4000 lb.st. Maximum speed: 587 mph at 4000 feet. Initial climb rate 4180 feet per minute. Service ceiling 40,600 feet. Range 1274 miles. Weights were 9662 pounds empty, 16,584 pounds gross, 19,798 pounds maximum takeoff. Dimensions were wingspan 36 feet 5 inches, length 37 feet 5 inches, height 12 feet 10 inches, wing area 260 square feet.
Serials of the P-84C:
47-1412/1461 Republic P-84C-2-RE Thunderjet 47-1462/1511 Republic P-84C-6-RE Thunderjet 47-1512/1561 Republic P-84C-11-RE Thunderjet 47-1562/1602 Republic P-84C-16-RE Thunderjet
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