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B-44 Libertator

Brydog
06-08-2004, 20:00
B-44D Libertator
A Great 70's era Tactical Bomber.
Wing Span: 34 feet 11 inches
Length: 67 feet
Height: 20 feet, 2 inches
Weight: 54,580 lbs.
Armament: One M6-1 20mm Vulcan cannon plus 14,000 lbs. of ordinance including conventional bombs, rocket packs, missiles, and internally or externally carried special weapons.
Engine: One Pratt & Whitney J75 jet engine with 26,500 lbs. of thrust
Cost: $2,237,000
Maximum speed: 831 mph
Cruising speed: 596 mph
Range: 1,500 miles
Service: Ceiling 50,000 feet
Crew: 2 (pliot and weapons officer)
http://www.fas.org/nuke/guide/usa/airdef/f105g-001.jpg
Layarteb
06-08-2004, 20:03
Thats the F-105 Thunderchief

B: Initial Version
D: Main production version
F: Two-seat 'D'
G: Advanced F model for SEAD
Brydog
06-08-2004, 20:07
B-44 is the Designation for a F-105F Thunderchief in the Republic Air Force.
Layarteb
06-08-2004, 20:08
B-44 is the Designation for a F-105F Thunderchief in the Republic Air Force.

Ah okay so this is for sale or something? You don't give much info on the purpose of this post.
Brydog
06-08-2004, 20:11
Yes, it's for sale