Thud
nouncommon in dialogue
Republic F-105 Thunderchief jet ground attack fighter.
noun
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datedRepublic F-105 Thunderchief jet ground attack fighter.
The aircraft with the most threatening mission and highest loss rate was the F-105 Thunderchief. Of 833 "Thuds" built, 382 were lost between 1965-1972.
The F-105 Thunderchief was already the air force's workhorse in Vietnam, flying three-quarters of Rolling Thunder sorties and suffering the highest casualties. […] We do know Thuds were very fast, could take a beating, and packed a big punch.
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- Thuds
thrust · An attack made by moving the sword parallel to its length and…thrusters · Those who are for military engagement.thud · The sound of a dull impact.
Thud · Republic F-105 Thunderchief jet ground attack fighter.
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