Mach 2 Fighter-Bomber: 5 Fast Facts About The Republic F-105 Thunderchief

The Republic F-105 Thunderchief is a Mach 2 fighter-bomber aircraft designed and developed by Republic Aviation. The tactical aircraft served the United States Air Force (USAF) from 1958 to 1984 in various combat missions. The manufacturer built 833 examples across all 13 variants (including prototype and test aircraft).