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Pope AFB, Pope AFB North Carolina
Republic F-105D 'Thunderchief' SN: 61-165

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Description
Notes: Upgraded F-105B with water injection engine and advanced electronics. Supersonic ALL-WEATHER weapons delivery capability (1 CREW) .
  Manufacturer:Republic
  Base model:F-105
  Designation:F-105
  Version:D
  Nickname:Thunderchief
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1948-Present
  Basic role:Fighter
  Serial/Bureau Number:61-165
  Location:Pope AFB, Pope AFB North Carolina

Specifications
  Length: 64' 5" 19.6 m
  Height:19' 8" 5.9 m
  Wingspan: 34' 11" 10.6 m
  Gross Weight: 52,836 lb 23,962 kg
  Max Weight: 52,838 lb 23,962 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney J75-P-19W (A/B 24,500Lb

Performance
  Range: 1,840 miles 2,962 km
  Cruise Speed: 778 mph 1,252 km/h 676 kt
  Max Speed: 1,390 mph 2,238 km/h 1,209 kt
  Ceiling: 51,000 ft 15,544 m