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.
The F 105 is quite in the tradition of the Republic airplanes : strong, heavy and powerful. It is more like a bomber than a fighter. Its roll-rate is a bit lazy so it had better not mix up in dogfights. It has a long range and can refueled in flight. The virtavia model is quite good and worth buying. I warmly recommend it to "century-fighters" fans.