The F-105 evolved from a project begun in 1951 by Republic Aviation at Farmingdale NY to develop a supersonic tactical fighter-bomber to replace the F-84F. The massive F-105 was intended primarily for nuclear strike missions. The prototype first flew on October 22, 1955, but the first production aircraft, an F-105B, was not delivered to the USAF until 1958. The F-105D all-weather strike fighter and the two-place F-105F dual-purpose trainer-fighter were also built before F-105 production (833 aircraft) ended in 1964. F-105G aircraft were nicknamed "Wild Weasels" and specialized in jamming enemy radar and destroying surface-to-air missile sites.
Please see the paint guides below for Trumpeter’s suggested colors.
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Product Details:
Scale: 1/72
Length: 11.7”
Wingspan: 6”
Total Parts: 144
- Assembly and painting required
- Decals
- 6 sprues
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Paint Guides:
1. F-105G (62-4440), 17th WWS, 388th TFW:
Insignia White
Flat Black
Aircraft Grey
Burnt Iron
Silver
Clear Red
Clear Blue
Tire Black
Light Green
Brown
Grey
Forest Green
2. F-105G (63-8321), 516th TFS, 388th TFW:
Insignia White
Flat Black
Aircraft Grey
Burnt Iron
Silver
Clear Red
Clear Blue
Tire Black
Light Green
Brown
Grey
Forest Green
3. F-105G (62-4444), 128th TFS:
Insignia White
Metal Black
Flat Black
Aircraft Grey
Burnt Iron
Silver
Clear Red
Clear Blue
Tire Black
Light Green
Forest Green
Brown
Grey
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