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TASTEincs Republic F-105 Thunderchief

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Auto Credit Based on WinsWings's Classic Jet Challenge 12.25.23 [CLOSED]

The Mighty thud i attempted Custom bombs although they don’t work as intended


History

In 1951 Republic Aviation began a project to develop a supersonic tactical fighter-bomber to replace the F-84F. The result was the F-105 Thunderchief, later affectionately nicknamed the "Thud." The prototype YF-105A first flew in October 1955, but the first F-105D did not fly until June 1959. A total of 833 Thunderchiefs of all types were built, including 610 F-105Ds.

The U.S. Air Force sent F-105s to Southeast Asia shortly after the Tonkin Gulf incident in the summer of 1964. The USAF operated the F-105D extensively in the air campaign against North Vietnam called Rolling Thunder. Although designed as a nuclear strike aircraft, the F-105 could carry a total of over 12,000 pounds of conventional ordnance -- a heavier bomb load than a World War II B-17. The F-105 was gradually replaced by the F-4 Phantom, and the USAF withdrew the last F-105D from service in July 1980.
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The National Museum of the United States Airforce

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Activation group 1 bomb Jettison
Activation group 5 Fuel Pod Jettison

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General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Classic Jet Challenge 12.25.23 [CLOSED]
  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 25.4ft (7.7m)
  • Length 44.6ft (13.6m)
  • Height 13.4ft (4.1m)
  • Empty Weight 13,539lbs (6,141kg)
  • Loaded Weight 15,370lbs (6,971kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 3.289
  • Wing Loading 65.4lbs/ft2 (319.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 235.1ft2 (21.8m2)
  • Drag Points 3242

Parts

  • Number of Parts 116
  • Control Surfaces 9
  • Performance Cost 528