Display model, recommended for hobbyists and collectors 14 years and above.
The F-105 earned the nickname Thud after the character Chief Thunderthud on the Howdy Doody TV show. The main mission of the F-105G was the detection and destruction of NortVietname se SAMs that would then allow other aircraft to safely carry out their assignments. Iorder for the F-105Gs to do this they were always “First In Last Out” and piloted by volunteers. The F-105 was the only U.S. aircraft withdrawn from combat due to high losses. Having flown 20,000 sorties over Vietnam 382 of the 833 F-105s produced were lost.
This highly detailed Hobby Master model is a replica of F-105F Thunderchief Bureu Number 63-8301 frp, the US Air Force 355thTactical Fighter Wing, 357thTactical Fighter Squadron flown by then Major Torsness and Capt. Johnson on April 19th, 1967. On April 19, 1967, Major Thorsness and Captain Johnson flew their F-105F Thunderchief 63-8301 along with their wingmen on a mission to destroy surface-to-air missile sites. They destroyed their first objective and attacking the second SAM the wingman was hit by ground fire and the crew bailed out. 63-8301 circled the parachutes to be able to give SAR their location. They spotted a MiG-17 and destroyed it. Low on fuel Thorsness began to leave but returned to take on four MiG-17s, destroying one while the other three fled.
As with most Hobby Master models, this F-111F features engraved panel lines, antennas, surface details and authentic squadron markings. The canopy opens and reveals a well-appointed cockpit (with instrumentation details). The model also comes with full weapons complement, optional-position landing gear and a display stand.
This is a great addition to your diecast aircraft collection.
Specifications :
Nick Names:
Ultra Hog, Super Hog, Iron Butterfly, Lead Sled, Thud
Role:
Fighter/Bomber
User Countries:
U.S.A
Crew:
(1) pilot
Performance
Engine:
(1) Pratt & Whitney J75-P-19W turbojet, rated at 17,200 lb.s.t. dry and 26,500 lb.s.t. with afterburner
Maximum Speed:
1,420 mph at 38,000 ft
1,372 mph at 36,000 ft
1,122 mph at 50,000 ft
836 mph at sea level
Stall speed:
208 mph
Initial Climb Rate:
34,500 fpm (clean)
Service Ceiling:
32,100 ft
Combat Ceiling:
48,500 ft
Maximum Ceiling:
50,000 ft
Combat Range:
778 miles
Maximum Range with full external fuel:
2,208 miles
Weight
Emptyt:
27,500 lbs
Combat:
35,637 lbs
Gross:
48,400 lbs
Maximum Take/Off:
352,546 lbs
Fuel
Normal Internal Fuel Load:
1,160 US gallons
Internal Weapons Bay:
390 US gallon auxiliary tank
Optional 450 or 650 US gallon external tanks on the fuselage centerline
Plus a 450 US gallon tank on each of the inboard under-wing pylons
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