F-105 "Thunderchief" - Lackland AFB - San Antonio, Texas - Static Aircraft Displays on Waymarking.com

F-105
"Thunderchief"

Design work began on the F-105 in 1951.  It was to be a single seat supersonic fighter-bomber capable of carrying a heavy load of conventional and nuclear bombs at high speeds over a long range.  The first of two YF-105A prototypes powered by a Pratt and Whitney J57 engine, exceeded mach 1 during its initial flight of 22 October 1955.  The production version, F-105B fighter bomber was powered by the Pratt and Whitney J75-P-3 engine, developing 25,000 lbs of thrust with afterburner.  The first "B" model flew on 26 May 1956.  The F-105B was the heaviest single-seater to enter service with the USAF, grossing over 40,000 lbs and capable of carrying 8,000 lbs of bombs internally and 4,000 lbs externally.  The F-105D was first issued to tactical air force units in 1961.  Initially serving in the United States and eventually in Germany.  In 1965, F-105Ds went into action in Vietnam in the tactical ground attack role.  The F-105D is known as the "Thud" and was used extensively in Southeast Asia as a fighter bomber.  Production of the latter ended in 1964 after several hundred had been built.  This aircraft was flown by LT COL James Risner, Commander, 67th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 18th Tactical Fighter Wing, while on TDY to Danang AB, Republic of Vietnam, January through September 1965.  Colonel Riser was shot down and captured by the North Vietnamese 16 September 1965.  Eight years later, he was released along with other POWs as a result of the 28 January 1973 agreement.

Manufacturer:  Republic	Quantity Produced:  833
Wing Span:  34 ft 11 in	Speed:  1,254 mph
Length:  67 ft	Power Plant:  Pratt & Whitney  J75-P-19W Engine
Height:  19 ft 8 in
Max T-O Weight:  40,000 lb

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Type of Aircraft: (make/model): F-105 "Thunderchief" Tail Number: (S/N): 62387 Construction:: original aircraft Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): Lackland AFB inside / outside: outside Other Information:: Not listed Access restrictions: Not listed

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