Republic F-105 Thunderchief - Variants

Variants

YF-105A

Two pre-production prototypes with P&W J57 engine model.

YF-105B

Four pre-production aircraft with P&W J75 engine.

F-105B

Initial production model with AN/APN-105 navigational radar, 71 built.

JF-105B

Test aircraft built from re-allocated RF-105B airframes; three built.

RF-105B

Proposed reconnaissance version of the F-105B; none built. Three were ordered but completed as JF-105Bs.

F-105C

Proposed dual-control trainer; canceled in 1957, none built.

F-105D

The definitive production model, all-weather capability because of advanced avionics, including AN/APN-131 navigational radar; 610 built.

RF-105D

Proposed reconnaissance version of the F-105D; none built.

F-105E

Proposed trainer version of F-105D; cancelled in 1959, none completed.

F-105F

Two-seat trainer version of F-105D with lengthened forward fuselage. It was fully combat-capable and had dual controls, taller fin, and increased takeoff weight; its first flight took place on 11 June 1963. A total of 143 were built. It featured the AN/APN-148 navigational radar.

EF-105F

Initial designation for a Wild Weasel/SEAD version, 54 conversion from F-105Fs.

F-105G

Two-seat Wild Weasel/SEAD improved version of EF-105F conversions. The variant used the AN/APN-196 navigational radar.