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F-105D
VII
Rank
AB
11.0
RB
10.3
SB
10.0
AB
RB
10.0
SB
10.0
AB
11.0
RB
10.3
SB
Battle rating
USA
Game nation
Strike aircraft
Main role
260,000
RP
Research
710,000
SL
Purchase
General information

The Republic F-105D Thunderchief was the last production modification of the American single-seat fighter-bomber F-105 from the Cold War era. The F-105D changed the concept of the aircraft from a traditional tactical bomber to a classic all-weather fighter-bomber capable of carrying a variety of armaments, including air-to-surface guided missiles such as the AGM-12 Bullpup and air-to-air missiles such as the AIM-9 Sidewinder. The F-105D was used in several conflicts, including the Vietnam War and the Gulf War. During the Vietnam War, it was one of the primary fighter-bombers used by the United States Air Force. Thanks to its high top speed and impressive bomb load, it played the role of a strategic bomber, conducting raids on important targets such as military bases, bridges, and supply routes. A total of 610 units of this modification were built.

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 enemy bases, with bombs and guided missiles, then quickly evacuate from danger. In addition, the F-105D can intercept enemy aircraft with its AIM-9E Sidewinder air-to-air missiles. However, it may be less effective in prolonged dogfights because its maneuverability is inferior to that of more conventional fighters.



Flight performance
Max speed
at 10,668 m 2,1672,1022,2062,129 km/h
Rate of Climb 175141.5202.8149.3 m/s
Turn time 2830.326.929.2 s
Max altitude 12,192 m
Takeoff Run 1,050 m

Combat
flaps
Take-off
flaps
Landing
flaps
Air
brake
General characteristics
Crew 1 person
Gross weight 16.6 t
Engine 2 x Pratt & Whitney J75-P-19W
Length 19.6 m
Wingspan 10.6 m

Limits:
Max Speed Limit (IAS) 1,575 km/h
Mach Number Limit 2
Flap Speed Limit (IAS) 490 km/h
Gear Speed Limit (IAS) 546 km/h
Offensive armament
20 mm M61A1 cannon
Ammunition 1,028 rounds
Fire rate 6,000 shots/min

BeltBelt fillingArmor penetration (mm) at a distance:
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Suspended armament
Max weight 5,800 kg

NameWeightSlot
72.6 kg
2 × 145.1 kg
2 × 152.9 kg
19 × 233.7 kg
259 kg
240.9 kg
254 kg
362.4 kg
446.8 kg
401.4 kg
192 × Chaff countermeasures359.4 kg
810 kg
4 × 963.6 kg
4 × 1,016 kg
4 × 1,449.7 kg
2 × 893.6 kg
893.6 kg
893.6 kg
1,369.8 kg
2 × 802.8 kg
6 × 1,445.4 kg
6 × 1,524 kg
6 × 2,174.5 kg
3 × 1,340.4 kg
Economy
Repair cost Basic → Reference
AB 3,307 → 4,808 SL
RB 8,777 → 12,762 SL
SB 9,810 → 14,264 SL
Crew training 200,000 SL
Experts 710,000 SL
Aces 2,800 GE
Research Aces 1,080,000 RP
Reward multiplier AB / RB / SB
80 / 310 / 600 % SL
232 % RP
Total cost of modifications 227,000 RP
357,000 SL
Talisman cost 2,800 GE

Research order:

Flight performance
Survivability
Weaponry
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