The Republic F-105 Thunderchief, first flown in 1955 and often known as "Thud" by its pilots, was a rugged and reliable multi-role fighter with an emphasis on low altitude, high-speed penetration strikes with a single nuclear bomb. At the time of its construction it was the largest fighter in the world and set several world speed records. The F-105D was the definitive variation, featuring an all-weather capability and modern avionics (for the time) with 610 units of this type being built.

For FS2004 and FSX

Features

• 6 unique model variants:
  • 'clean'
  • M117 bombs on centre and wing pylons, plus aux tanks.
  • Mk.82 bombs on centre and wing pylons, plus aux tanks.
  • 'post mission' - as Mk.82 but empty TER and pylons.
  • AGM75 Shrikes (2), plus aux tanks.
  • 'long range' - centreline fuel tank, plus aux tanks.
• 4 texture sets :
  • "OldCrow II", 355TFW, Takhi RTAFB Clean configuration
  • "MyKarma", 419 TFW, 466th TFS, AFRES, Clean configuration
  • 23rd TFS, 36th TFW, Bitburg AFB, Germany 1965, Clean configuration
  • 562 TFS, 23 TFW, McConnell AFB (Takhi RTAFB, Thailand) 1965,
• highly authentic flight model with checklist - tested an approved by REAL F-105D pilot
• full FSX (SP1/SP2/Acceleration Pack) compatibility. Bump-mapping, self shadowing, bloom fx.
• v-c self shadowing with FSX SP2 DX10 preview mode
• custom speedbrake animations for in-flight, AB-on, wheels-down conditions
• animated drag chute on reverse thrust keypress
• lower speedbrake petal hydraulic 'droop' on after shutdown
• v-c gauge night illumination (FSX only)
• animated refuel probe, both external probe and internal socket modelled
• wingtip vortices, AB flames, engine smoke, turbine glow fx
• highly-detailed textures with 'weathering' and subtle reflectivity
• simulated F-105D soundset included
• authentic virtual cockpit with animations and mousable controls
• realistic all-xml 2D panel, custom pop-ups for autopilot, electrics and radios
• startup smoke effect
• togglable pilot
• v-c rain effects (FS9 only)