Republic YF-105A Thunderchief prototype 54-0098
Serial 54-0098 was the first YF-105A prototype and the airframe used for the Thunderchief family's first flight from Edwards Air Force Base on October 22, 1955. Its prototype and first-flight role make it a historically significant physical aircraft rather than a representative production tail number.
Identity
- Aliases
- YF-105A 54-0098Republic YF-105A prototypeFirst Thunderchief prototype
- Name
- Republic YF-105A Thunderchief prototype 54-0098
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- Serial 54-0098 was the first YF-105A prototype and the airframe used for the Thunderchief family's first flight from Edwards Air Force Base on October 22, 1955. Its prototype and first-flight role make it a historically significant physical aircraft rather than a representative production tail number.
- First Flight Date
- 1955-10-22
- Manufacturer
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- August 1, 2026 at 09:55:44 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 1, 2026 at 09:55:44 UTC
Other
- Serial Number
- 54-0098
- Vehicle Code
- 54-0098