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 FSX STEAM EDITION only ***
Features -
- ONE model (clean config.) and ONE livery (23rd TFS, 36th TFW, Bitburg AFB, Germany 1965)
- highly authentic flight model with checklist - tested an approved by REAL F-105D pilot
- native FSX mdoels, with bump-mapping, self shadowing, bloom fx.
- 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
- 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
*** F-105D Thunderchief DLC (optional extra purchase) ***
The DLC offers three new liveries and five new model variations :
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.