{"product_id":"trumpeter-1-72-01617-f-105d-thunderchief","title":"Trumpeter 1\/72 01617 F-105D Thunderchief","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDetails of Trumpeter 1\/72 01617 F-105D Thunderchief\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBasic Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Trumpeter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem No.: 01617\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/72\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: USAF Republic F-105D Thunderchief Supersonic Fighter-Bomber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished Size: Approx 287mm ×148.8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal around 146 plastic parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-etched detail parts included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear transparent parts for single-seat bubble cockpit canopy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle J75 turbojet engine assembly and exhaust nozzle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple underwing pylons, bombs and external fuel drop tank components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecals \u0026amp; assembly instruction manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnpainted and unassembled kit, paint and glue not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurately reproduced USAF F-105D Thunderchief single-seat supersonic fighter-bomber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaithfully modelled single-seat cockpit with ejection seat and detailed instrument panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive large side-mounted air intake and robust fuselage structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine engraved panel lines and rivet details across fuselage, swept wings and empennage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional movable control surfaces including flaps and stabilators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecise tricycle landing gear with detailed wheel wells, heavy-duty struts and wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple underwing hardpoints for carrying conventional bombs, rockets and external fuel tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplicated internal 20mm M61 Vulcan cannon mounted in the nose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple marking options for USAF tactical fighter squadrons during Vietnam War\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe F-105D Thunderchief was built by Republic Aviation, designed as a high-speed, low-level nuclear strike fighter-bomber for the United States Air Force.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowered by Pratt \u0026amp; Whitney J75 turbojet, it was one of the largest single-seat combat aircraft of its era, capable of supersonic flight at low altitude.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe F-105D became the primary USAF strike aircraft over North Vietnam, undertaking numerous dangerous deep penetration bombing missions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNicknamed \"Thud\" by its pilots, it carried heavy bomb loads, but also suffered heavy combat losses during the Vietnam conflict.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt remained in USAF active service until the mid-1970s, later transferred to Air National Guard units before full retirement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ModelHives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67745244840190,"sku":"01617 TR","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/4628\/4542\/files\/1_c399cd3d-410b-47e5-a2b6-3cd42a28db82.jpg?v=1792052430","url":"https:\/\/modelhives.com\/products\/trumpeter-1-72-01617-f-105d-thunderchief","provider":"ModelHives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}