The F-100 was the USAF's first supersonic fighter. It made its initial flight on May 25, 1953, and the first production aircraft was completed in October 1953. The Super Sabre became the first fighter to attain level-flight supersonic speed, doing so during its maiden flight on October 29, 1953. The F-100 became operational in September 1954. North American built 2,294 F-100s before production ended in 1959. The F-100D was a version of the F-100 family, and she benefited from a number of improvements, including an increased wing and vertical tail area, additional electronic equipment, an autopilot, provision for "Buddy" tanker refueling equipment, two 450-gallon external tanks, and inboard landing flaps.
- Scale:1/48
- Item Type: Static Aircraft
- Model Brief:
- Length: 344mm
- Width: 247mm
- Total Parts: 168pcs
- Total Sprues: 8 sprues
- Paint Schemes: F-100D in Thunderbirds livery
- Released Date: 2010-08
- More Features:
- The kit consists of 159 parts in grey plastic, 9 clear plastic parts for canopy
- Fuselage & wing moulded w/authentic details