It was originally designed as a single-seat, nuclear- attack aircraft; a two-seat Wild Weasel version was later developed for the specialized suppression of enemy air defenses (SEAD) role against surface …

In 1951 Republic Aviation began a project to develop a supersonic tactical fighter-bomber to replace the F-84F. The result was the F-105 Thunderchief, later affectionately nicknamed the "Thud." The …

Jul 28, 2010 · The F-105D that entered production in 1959 was the first all-weather-capable model, incorporating radars for navigation and target tracking, the AN/ASG-19 Thunderstick …

The F-105 was designed as a supersonic, single-seat, fighter-bomber capable of carrying nuclear weapons or heavy bomb loads at supersonic speeds. The F-105D variant was an all-weather fighter …

The F-105D was the first aircraft to be repainted, receiving trim and insignia to look as it did when it was active in the 49th TFW in Germany as part of NATO. After its completion, focus then moved toward …

The F-105 was commonly known as the “Thud” by its pilots and crews. The F-105 was armed with missiles and a cannon, its design was tailored to high-speed low-altitude penetration carrying a …

Aug 10, 2025 · The F-105D was armed with one 20 mm M61A1 Vulcan rotary cannon and 1,028 rounds of ammunition. It had an internal bomb bay and could carry bombs, missiles or fuel tanks on under …

Development of the F-105 Thunderchief or “Thud” began in 1951. The first prototype flew on October 22, 1955 but the first F-105D (as displayed here) did not fly until June 9, 1959.

Introduced in Update "Winged Lions", the F-105D can be widely used as both a bomber and an interceptor. Thanks to its powerful engine and high top speed, it can strike ground targets, including …

In 1951, Republic Aviation began a project to develop a supersonic tactical fighter-bomber to replace the F-84. The result was the F-105 Thunderchief, later affectionately nicknamed the “Thud.” The …