North American F-100 Super Sabre
Summary
| Category | Combat aircraft |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| First flight | 25 May 1953 |
| Year of introduction | 1954 |
| Number produced | 2294 units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
Description
The F-100 Super Sabre program was launched to build a new fighter based on the F-86 Sabre. Initially, this did not interest the US Air Force. However, when it was realized that the F-86 was almost outclassed by the MiG-15 over Korea, the development of the F-100 was resumed. The Super Sabre was the first fighter in service with the USAF that could maintain supersonic speed in level flight. Originally designed for air superiority missions, later versions were adapted for ground attack. It also served as the aircraft for the "Thunderbirds" demonstration team for several years.
Technical specifications
| Version: F-100D | |
|---|---|
| Crew | 1 pilot |
| Maximum speed | 1390 km/h (864 mph) |
| Wing area | 37 m² (398.3 sqft) |
| Wingspan | 11.8 m (38.7 ft) |
| Height | 5.0 m (16.2 ft) |
| Length | 15.2 m (49.9 ft) |
| Service ceiling | 15240 m (50000 ft) |
| Empty weight | 9500 kg (20944 lbs) |
| Max. takeoff weight | 15800 kg (34833 lbs) |
| Climb rate | 114.0 m/s (374.0 ft/s) |
| Powerplant | 1 × turbojet Pratt & Whitney J57-P-21 delivering 4587 kgp, up to 7238 kgp with afterburner |
| Ejection seat | North American WA-1 |
Current operating countries
No country is operating the F-100 Super Sabre in 2024.
All operators
Denmark • France • Turkey • Taiwan • United States
Armament
Missiles payload:
- Air-to-Surface AGM-12 Bullpup
- Air-to-Air Short-Range Raytheon AIM-9 Sidewinder
Bombs payload:
- Thermonuclear B28 (脡U : Mk 28)
- Thermonuclear B43 Mod 1
- Thermonuclear B57 Mod 1
- Thermonuclear B61
- Nuclear Mark 7
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