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F-105 Thunderchief Korat RTAFB Thailand 1972 HA2513 1:72
Hobby Master 1/72 Scale air Power Series
F-105 Thunderchief
“Mickey Titty Chi,” 34th TFS, 388th TFW, Korat RTAFB, Thailand 1967 HA2513 1:72
F-105 Thunderchief
“Mickey Titty Chi,” 34th TFS, 388th TFW, Korat RTAFB, Thailand 1967 HA2513 1:72
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Hobby Master 1/72 Scale air Power Series
F-105 Thunderchief
“Mickey Titty Chi,” 34th TFS, 388th TFW, Korat RTAFB, Thailand 1967 HA2513 1:72
1:72 Scale
Item: HA2513
Die-cast metal.
Superb detailing in 1/72 scale.
Pre-painted with pad applied markings.
Fully assembled.
Comes with crew figure
Display stand included.
Option to display model with wheels up or down.
Minimum use of plastic.
The F-105D was first accepted on September 28 1960 and became the major variant
with 610 aircraft being built. Intended for a nuclear strike role but since the nuclear threat
became less likely the role became a high-speed bomber. The Pitot tube was moved to
the nose that had been extended approximately 15 inches more than the “B”. The “D”
received strengthened landing gear and an arrestor hook in case it over shot the runway.
During 1966 and 1967 F-105Ds managed to down 25 MiGs using the 20-mm cannon and
2 other using Side-Winder missiles.
On June 3, 1967 F-105D 60-0424 nicknamed “MICKEY TITTY Chi” flown by Major
Ralph L. Kuster Jr. of the 34th TFS/388th TFW stationed at Korat RTAFB, Thailand was
part of the attack flown against Bac Giang railway bridge. The F-105s flew a tight pod
formation so they could deploy their ECM effectively against the SAMs and AAA fire.
Kuster was the lead and used his gun camera to record the positions. Departing, they
encountered MiG-17s and Kuster another F-105 destroyed both. 60-0424 was lost to
AAA fire one month later.
Specifications for the Republic F-105D Thunderchief
Nick Names – Ultra Hog, Super Hog, Iron Butterfly, Lead Sled, Thud
Role – Fighter/Bomber
User Countries – U.S.A.
Crew – (1) pilot
Dimensions
Wingspan - 34 ft 11 in,
Length - 64 ft 3 in,
Height - 19 ft 8 in,
Wing Area - 385 sq. ft.
Performance
Engine- (1) Pratt & Whitney J75-P-19W turbojet, rated at 17,200 lb.s.t. dry and 26,500 lb.
s.t. with afterburner
Maximum speed -
1,420 mph at 38,000 ft
1,372 mph at 36,000 ft
1,122 mph at 50,000 ft
836 mph at sea level
Stall speed - 208 mph
Additional Info
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Stock#HA2513
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BrandHobby Master
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Country of Manufacture
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Scale1:72
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MaterialN/A
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Aircraft TypeFixed-Winged
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EraVietnam
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AircraftF-105D
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PropulsionJet-Powered
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RoleFighter / Interception
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CountryUnited States
Warning: Choking Hazard!
Contains small parts. Not a toy. Not for children under 3 years.