Republic F-105G Thunderchief - Museum of Aviation, Warner Robins, GA
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Republic F-105G Thunderchief on display at the Museum of Aviation, Warner Robins, GA
Waymark Code: WM48BB
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 07/21/2008
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The F-105 evolved from a project that began in 1951 by Republic Aviation to develop a supersonic tactical fighter-bomber to replace the F-84F. The prototype first flew on October 22, 1955, but the first production aircraft, the F-105B, as not delivered to the USAF until 1958. The F-105D all-weather strike fighter and the (2)-place F-105F dual-purpose trainer-fighter also were built before the F-105 production (833 aircraft) ended in 1964.
During the Vietnam War a large number of the F-105F were converted to the enemy radar jamming F-105G aircraft and specialized in destroying surface-to-air missile sites. These F-105Gs with their unique missions were called "Wild Weasels" Warner Robins Air Logistics Center managed the communications, fire control, bombing and electronic warfare systems for all F-105 aircraft. The aircraft on display was delivered to the USAF in February 1964 as a (2) seat F-105F. It was later modified to the "Wild Weasel" F-105G configuration and last served with the 116th Tactical Fighter Wing (ANG) at Dobbins AFB, GA before its retirement in 1983 when it was flown to Robins AFB for display.
SPECIFICATIONS Serial # : 62-4438
Wingspan: 34 feet 11 inches Cost: $2,237,000
Length: 67 feet Max. Speed: 831 mph
Height: 20 feet, 2 inches Cruising Speed: 596 mph
Weight: 54,580 lbs. Range: 1,500 miles
Engines: One Pratt & Whitney J75 of 26,500 lbs. thrust Service Ceiling: 50,000 feet
Armament: One M61 20mm Vulcan cannon plus 14,000 lbs. or ordinance- conventional bombs, rocket packs, missiles and special weapons
Type of Aircraft: (make/model): Republic F-105G Thunderchief
Tail Number: (S/N): 62-4438
Construction:: original aircraft
Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): Museum of Aviation, RAFB, Warner Robins, GA
inside / outside: outside
Other Information:: Not listed
Access restrictions: Not listed
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