The F-100 was the USAF 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 Oct. 29, 1953. The F-100 became operational in Sept. 1954. North American built 2,294 F-100s before production ended in 1959.The F-100D was a version of F-100 family, she benefitted from a number of improvements, including increased wing and vertical tail area, additional electronic equipment, autopilot, provision for "Buddy" tanker refueling equipment, two 450 gallon external tanks, and inboard landing flaps.
Item No 01649
Item Name F-100D Super Sabre
Bar Code 9580208016498
Scale 1:72
Item Type Static Kit
Model Brief Length: 230mm Wingspan: 165mm
Total Parts 160pcs
Metal Parts n/a
Photo Etched Parts n/a
Film Parts n/a
Resin Parts n/a
Total Sprues 7 sprues
Paint Schemes " 1. F-100D,FW-822(55-2822);493rd TFS,48th TFW,USAF
2. F-100D,FW-743"
Released Date 2010-02
More Features " The kit consists of 158 parts in light grey plastic, one clear windscreen and one clear canopy.
- Fuselage and wings with finely engraved panel line"
