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<!--BEGIN SPECIFICATIONS--> F-105 Thunderchief Specifications Primary Function: Fighter-bomber Contractor: Republic Crew: One Unit Cost: $2,136,668 Powerplant One Pratt &amp; Whitney J75-P-19W jet engine with 24,499 lb. (11,111 kg) of thrust Dimensions Length: 67 feet (20.4 m) Wingspan: 34 feet 11 inches (10.6 m) Height: 20 feet, 2 inches (6.1 m) Weights Empty: 29,393 lb (13,330 kg) Maximum Takeoff: 54,580 lbs. (24,752 kg) -- gross Performance Speed: 1,372 mph (mach 2.1) at altitude Ceiling: 50,000 feet (15,239 m) Range: 2,390 miles (3,848 km) Armament One M6-1 20mm Vulcan cannon plus 14,000 lbs. of ordinance including conventional bombs, rocket packs, missiles, and internally or externally carried special weapons. <!--END SPECIFICATIONS--> <!--BEGIN ACHIEVEMENTS--> F-105 Thunderchief Achievements The F-105D could carry a heavier bomb load than a B-17 bomber. The F-105 flew 75% of the air strikes against North Vietnam during its first four years in the war. <!--END ACHIEVEMENTS--> <!--BEGIN FEATURES--> <!-- F-105 Thunderchief Features --> <!--END FEATURES--> <!--BEGIN BACKGROUND--> <!-- F-105 Thunderchief Background --> <!--END BACKGROUND-->

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