Republic Aviation F-105D Thunderchief

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A preserved Republic F-105D Thunderchief in Vietnam-era USAF camouflage, on static display at an airfield museum.

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Aircraft

F-105D Thunderchief F-105

USAF Vietnam War-era camouflage

AF 62 361

Registration

Airline

United States Air Force (military)

Manufacturer

Republic Aviation

Gear

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Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Golden Hour Glory, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 83.0

Solid profile in warm light; orange cones and partial parked jet intrude but the aircraft is clear and sharp.

Location

Republic Airport

FRG/KFRG

40.7286, -73.4143

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Airport

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Aviation History

Key US Air Force jet fighter-bomber of the Vietnam War, known as the \'Thud\'; first supersonic fighter to deliver nuclear weapons in the USAF inventory.

Fleet Rarity

Retired worldwide; now only found at museums and monuments.

Record Flights

Set several speed and payload records in the 1950s-60s; widely used in strike missions during Vietnam War.

Safety & Events

F-105s suffered heavy losses during the Vietnam War due to anti-aircraft fire; notable for the high-risk \'Wild Weasel\' SAM suppression missions.

Future Outlook

This individual aircraft is preserved as a museum/static display

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney J75-P-19W turbojet

Engine

10.65 meters

Wingspan

19.61 meters

Length

3,330 kilometers (ferry range)

Range

1,120 km/h (Mach 0.92)

Speed

Single pilot; up to 6,800 kg of ordnance

Capacity

23,800 kilograms

MTOW

5.99 meters

Height

24,500 lbf (109 kN) with afterburner

Thrust

Not specified, but generally >120 dB; not ICAO-certified (military jet)

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