F-105D Thunderchief
The F-105 armed with missiles and a cannon; however, its design was tailored to high-speed low-altitude penetration carrying a single nuclear bomb internally. First flown in 1955, the Thunderchief entered service in 1958. As the largest single-engined fighter ever employed by the USAF, the single-seat F-105 would be adapted to deliver a greater iron bomb load than the four-engined ten-man strategic bombers of World War II. The F-105 would be best remembered as the primary strike bomber over North Vietnam in the early stages of the Vietnam War.
Twee uitvoeringen mogelijk:
- F-105D 62-4364 354th TFS, 354th TFW.
- F-105D 60-0521 457th TFS.
Afmetingen;
- Lang; 430.3 mm.
- Spanwijdte; 223.3 mm.
