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XF-84H Thunderscreech
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XF-84HThunderscreech

Multirole Fighters · United States · 1955
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XF-84HThunderscreech

XF-84H Thunderscreech
XF-84H Thunderscreech Photo: U.S. Air Force photo · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Versatility
10
Air-to-Air Capability
5
Air-to-Ground Capability
15
Avionics
5
Range & Payload
30
Speed & Agility
20
Survivability
10
Reliability
5
Technology
80
Cost-Effectiveness
5
Origin United States
ManufacturerRepublic Aviation Corporation
CategoryMultirole Fighters
EraEarly Cold War
In service1955–1956
Operators1 countries
Quantity2
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
15
Multirole Fighters MASS Rating
6/6
Early Cold War
87/88
All-Time
Multirole Fighters · 10 axes scored
Versatility
10
Air-to-Air Capability
5
Air-to-Ground Capability
15
Avionics
5
Range & Payload
30
Speed & Agility
20
Survivability
10
Reliability
5
Technology
80
Cost-Effectiveness
5
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the multirole fighters category.
01 / Overview
XF-84H Thunderscreech
Production
1955–1956
Quantity
2
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MULTIROLE FIGHTERS · EARLY COLD WAR
6
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
5
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
15
multirole fighters category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the multirole fighters category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • First Flight1955
  • Crew1
  • Primary RoleExperimental turboprop aircraft
  • In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant7MOD.7
▣Performance4MOD.4
  • Top Speed837 km/h
  • Service Ceiling12,192 m
  • Ferry Range3,219 km
  • Rate of Climb25.4 m/s
◇Dimensions & Weights6MOD.6
  • Length15.545 m
  • Wingspan10.058 m
  • Height4.572 m
  • Wing Area30.75
  • Empty Weight8,115.811 kg
  • Loaded Weight12,266 kg
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Total Built2
  • Operators1
  • Variants0
▲Service History4MOD.4
  • Retirement Year1956
  • Production Start1955
  • Production End1956
  • Operational StatusCancelled
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1955Production started
  2. 1956Production ended
71
years in service
1
years in production
2
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
XF-84H Thunderscreech 1955
05 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 2units
2active
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