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Military Aircraft F-100 SUPER SABRE Photo By P. Bigel |
| Designed from 1949 as a supersonic successor to the F-86 Sabre, the Super Sabre first flew in prototype from during May 1953 and incarnated the tactical lessons learnt by the americans early in the Korean War (1950-52). The initial production model was the first of the US Air Force "century series" fighters and, with the almost exactly contemporary Mig-19, was the world's first first supersonics aircraft when it enter services in September 1954. However the F-100A was grounded in November 1954 because of transonic control problems. Extensive revisions to the basic design, including a taller fin and longer wings, resulted in a much improved models that were produced comparatively large numbers for several roles. The Super Sabre was used in the Vietnam War for ground attack, electronic warfare, and forward air control. Total production was 2,294 aircraft when the line closed in October 1959. This is a F-100D Super Sabre of the Danish Air Force |
TECHNICAL DATA
| Description | Specifications |
| Manufacturer: North American | Length: 47 ft. 1.25 in. |
| First Flight: May 1953 | Height: 16 ft. 3 in. |
| Model: D | Wing Span: 38 ft. 9.5 in. |
| Crew: One | Wing Area: 385.0 sq. ft. |
| Nickname: Super Sabre | Empty Weight: 21,000 lb. |
| Basic Role: Strike/attack fighter. | Max. Weight: 34,832 lb. |
| Other
Versions: F-100A unsuccessful initial
interceptor model. F-100C revised fighter bomber
with flight refueling capability. F-100D nuclear strike and conventional
attack model with Low Altitude Bombing System, flapped wings and electronic
countermeasures.
F-100F two seat trainer often converted for combat roles. |
Armament: Four 20-mm cannon and up to 7,500 lb. of disposable stores. |
| Principal User: Denmark, France, Taiwan, Turkey, and USA. |
Propulsion |
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Performance |
Power Plant: Pratt and Whitney J57-P-21A turbojet. |
| Range: 600 miles | Horsepower: 7,000-lb reheated thrust. |
| Max. Speed: 864 mph or Mach 1.3 at 35,000 ft. | No. Of Engines: One |
| Ceiling: 46,000 ft. | |
| Climb Rate: 16,000 ft. per minute. |