F-105D THUNDERCHIEF

The F-105 armed with missiles and a cannon; however, its design was tailored to high-speed low-altitude penetration carrying a single nuclear bomb internally. First flown in 1955, the Thunderchief entered service in 1958. As the largest single-engined fighter ever employed by the USAF, the single-seat F-105 would be adapted to deliver a greater iron bomb load than the four-engined ten-man strategic bombers of World War II. The F-105 would be best remembered as the primary strike bomber over North Vietnam in the early stages of the Vietnam War.

Republics all-weather Mach 2 capable, single-seat supersonic fighter-bomber kit. Features excellent surface engraving, detailed cockpit, 2-piece canopy, wheel wells, gun bay (with Vulcan cannon) and undercarriage, plus separately molded control surfaces and leading and trailing edge flaps. Also includes radar detail, J75-P-19W engine with optional removable tail and external stores - Mk.82 bombs with standard and daisy cutter fuses (x4), AGM-12 Bullpups (x2).