Republic Aviation F-105F Thunderchief

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07 May 2026 · © Rum

Seen in 1984 landing at March AFB to pickup the first pilot who donated the other F-105 Thunderchief.

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Aircraft

F-105F Thunderchief F-105

USAF Southeast Asia camouflage

AF 63 309 (military tail number)

Registration

Manufacturer

Republic Aviation

Gear

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Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Runway Royalty, Military Maverick

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Location

March Air Reserve Base

RIV/KRIV

33.8807, -117.2590

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March Air Reserve Base RIV

Airport

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Aviation History

The F-105 Thunderchief was a key USAF fighter-bomber during the Vietnam War, notable for heavy bomb loads and Wild Weasel electronic warfare variants.

Fleet Rarity

Few remain airworthy today; retired from USAF service in 1984.

Record Flights

Set USAF speed record for single-seat jet flight LA-New York (2,078 km/h) in 1964.

Safety & Events

Extensively used in \'Wild Weasel\' SEAD missions; high loss rate in Vietnam.

Future Outlook

Most preserved in museums or as gate guards; not in regular flight.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney J75-P-19W afterburning turbojet

Engine

10.6 m

Wingspan

20.2 m

Length

2,210 km

Range

1,040 km/h

Speed

2 crew

Capacity

23,800 kg

MTOW

5.8 m

Height

107.8 kN (24,500 lbf) with afterburner

Thrust

Not rated for civil ICAO standards (military jet)

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