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Description
| Manufacturer: | Republic | |
| Base model: | F-105 | |
| Designation: | YF-105 | |
| Version: | B | |
| Nickname: | Thunderchief | |
| Designation System: | U.S. Air Force | |
| Designation Period: | 1948-Present | |
| Basic role: | Fighter | |
| Status: | Prototype | |
| First Flew: | 1956/05/26 | |
Specifications
| Length: | 63' 1" | 19.2 m | |
| Height: | 19' 8" | 5.9 m | |
| Wingspan: | 34' 11" | 10.6 m | |
| Gross Weight: | 39,998 lb | 18,140 kg | |
| Max Weight: | 40,000 lb | 18,140 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 1 | ||
| Powerplant: | Pratt & Whitney J75-P-3 | ||
Performance
| Range: | 2,000 miles | 3,220 km | |
| Max Speed: | 1,254 mph | 2,019 km/h | 1,091 kt |
| Ceiling: | 50,000 ft | 15,239 m | |
Examples of this type may be found at
| Museum | City | State |
| USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park | Mobile | Alabama |
YF-105B on display
USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park |
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