F-105 D

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fighter_aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft_configuration low-wing
gptkbp:aircraft_type single-engine
gptkbp:armament gptkb:bombs
missiles
20 mm M61 Vulcan cannon
gptkbp:avionics gptkb:radar_system
gptkbp:combat_debut gptkb:1965
gptkbp:combat_losses gptkb:382
gptkbp:combat_role ground attack
gptkbp:crew gptkb:Pilot
gptkb:1
gptkbp:design gptkb:Alexander_Kartveli
gptkbp:design_purpose close air support
nuclear strike
conventional bombing
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Pratt_&_Whitney_J75
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1955
gptkb:1984
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 3,600 liters
gptkbp:height 4.5 m
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label F-105 D
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:F-100_Super_Sabre
gptkb:F-84_Thunderjet
gptkbp:landing_gear tricycle gear
gptkbp:length 19.2 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Republic_Aviation
gptkbp:max_speed Mach 2.5
gptkbp:nickname Thunderchief
gptkbp:notable_features high speed
advanced avionics for its time
large payload capacity
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:Cambodia
gptkb:Greece
gptkb:Laos
gptkb:Thailand
gptkb:South_Vietnam
gptkbp:number_built 833
gptkbp:operational_history extensive use in bombing missions
gptkbp:operational_theater gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkbp:range 2,000 km
gptkbp:retired gptkb:1984
gptkbp:retirement replacement by F-16
gptkbp:role tactical fighter-bomber
gptkbp:service gptkb:1958
gptkbp:service_ceiling 15,240 m
gptkbp:service_history gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkbp:stealth_features limited
gptkbp:successor gptkb:F-16_Fighting_Falcon
gptkbp:survivors few preserved in museums
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:variant gptkb:F-105_Thunderchief
gptkbp:wing_configuration swept wing
gptkbp:wingspan 9.1 m
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Republic_F-105_Thunderchief
gptkb:F-105_Thunderchief
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5