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Overview

The Republic F-105 Thunderchief was the fastest and most successful strike fighter of the Cold War. Designed to deliver nuclear weapons at low altitude and then fight its way back to base, by the early 1960s it was the primary weapon in the USAF's tactical strike arsenal. Thunderchief pilots in Europe, the Far East and the USA stood on short-notice alert, ready to take on the formidable defenses of their Communist Bloc targets. The F-105 was, however, to become a legend in a very different conflict. As direct American involvement in Vietnam increased, F-105s were deployed – initially as a deterrent, but ever more as conventional attack fighters against insurgency in Laos and Vietnam. With the start of the bombing campaign against North Vietnam, the Thunderchief became a vital element in attacks against some of the most heavily defended territory in modern history.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781780961750
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date: 09/20/2012
Series: Air Vanguard , #2
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 64
File size: 8 MB

About the Author

Peter Davies is based in Bristol and has written or co-written nine books on modern American combat aircraft, including the standard reference work on US Navy and Marine Corps Phantom II operations, Gray Ghosts.
Peter E. Davies has specialized in the aircraft of the Vietnam and Cold War periods, analyzing tactics, background politics and technologies in combat situations. His books are always enriched by original first-hand interviews and unpublished illustrative material. Peter has also been a contributor to publications such as Aeroplane Monthly, Aviation News and Aircraft Illustrated. He lives in Bristol, UK.
Adam Tooby is an internationally renowned digital artist and illustrator. His work can be found in publications worldwide and as box art for model aircraft kits. He also runs a successful illustration studio and aviation prints business. He is based in Cheshire, UK. To buy artwork, or contact the artist, visit http://www.adamtooby.com/.
Henry Morshead is the Chief Designer for the Hill HX50 helicopter. He also works in the automotive and bespoke sectors, with clients including BAC Mono and Arrival, and is a STEM Ambassador with the Bloodhound supersonic car project. A former officer in the Royal Engineers and illustrator for Jane's, he maintains a keen interest in the design and use of military land and air vehicles.

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Design and Development 5

The Kartveli Heritage

Weapons System Concept

The Rival

Technical Specifications 19

Airframe

Flight Controls

Cockpit

Engine

Fuel system

Armament

F-105 Conversions, Modifications and Projects 28

Project Look-Alike

Thunderbird F-105B

RF-105B (AP-71)/JF-105B

F-105C (AP-63-5) and F-105E

F-105D Thunderstick II

RF-105D

F-105F

F-105F conversions

F-105D European

F-105F/G Wild Weasel

Operational History 35

Thunder in the East

The MiG Threat

Weaseling On

Later Life

Conclusion 61

Further Reading 62

Index 64

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From the Publisher

"Author Peter Davies covers the aircraft's initial design and development as well as its introduction into unit service. Much of the book is dedicated to its combat record, as well it should. In this part of the publication we get the majority of pilot stories. Though designed as a bomber, the F-105 also shot down its share of MiGs during the conflict and we get some of those tales as well. Chock full of photos, most of them in full color and the superb art work of Adam Tooby, it makes for a well rounded title."
- Scott Van Aken, Modeling Madness (October 2012)

"...a fine pick for any military aircraft reference collection."
- James A. Cox, The Midwest Book Review

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