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Republic F-105 Thunderchief

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Republic F-105 Thunderchief

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The Republic F-105 Thunderchief is an American fighter-bomber that first flew in 1955 with a single pilot. Measuring 19.5 meters long across a 10.4-meter wingspan, the single-engine jet reaches 2,240.9 km/h maximum speed. The Thunderchief served as a primary tactical strike aircraft.

Specifications

Role
Fighter-bomber
Origin
United States
Crew
1
Engines
1
First flight
1955
Length
19.5 m
Wingspan
10.4 m
Max speed
2,241 km/h