#f 105

[usafphantom2]

Thuds on the Takeoff run with Drop Tanks and a Practice munition. Air National Guard

@Joebillilb4090 via X

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Republic F-105 Thunderchief, a supersonic fighter-bomber used by the United States Air Force.

Design and Nickname: The aircraft was nicknamed the "Thud" and was specifically designed for supersonic tactical nuclear strikes, capable of reaching speeds of Mach 2.

Payload Capacity: Despite being a single-engine aircraft, it held the record for the largest conventional bomb load carried by such a plane, able to carry over 12,000 pounds of ordnance.

Service History: The F-105 flew the majority of strike bombing missions during the early years of the Vietnam War and was retired from active service in July 1980.

[usafpantom12]

F-105D-6-RE "Thunderchief" (60-0424 & MSN: D112) of the 13th TFS, 388th TFW, based on the Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand (1967).

Here you can see the "60-0424" it assembled with six 750-pound bombs and "Sidewinder" AIM-9B missiles. On 10 July 1967, "60-0424" was hit by AAA over the target, between Yen Bai and Thai Nguyen, pilot, Maj Maurice E Seaver, forced to eject and back to the base.

@courierdark063 via X

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Republic F-105 Thunderchiefs on a bombing run. Science Service Science Program booklets and Revell model kits’ trading card illustration detail - 1961.

[dronescapesvideos]

F-105 Thunderchief "Thud".

➤➤ VIDEO: https://youtu.be/av8F5IPh9bI

[sabotpetal]

F-105 Thunderchief takes off

[actionbastard1]

F-105G Thunderchief

[lifejoy-co]

Republic F-105 Thunderchief