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F-100D Super Sabre – Overview

The North American F-100D Super Sabre was a U.S. Air Force fighter-bomber developed in the 1950s. It was an upgraded version of the earlier F-100A/C models, designed to improve both combat capability and pilot safety.

Key Features

Role: Fighter-bomber

Manufacturer: North American Aviation

First Flight (D Model): 1955

Crew: 1 pilot

Engine: Pratt & Whitney J57 turbojet

Top Speed: Around Mach 1.3

Range: ~1,000+ km depending on load

Armament:

Four 20mm M39 cannons

Up to 6,000 lbs of bombs, rockets, or missiles

Later compatible with AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles

Special Feature: First USAF fighter capable of supersonic speed in level flight

Purpose & Enhancements in the D Variant

The F-100D was designed mainly for ground attack and close air support, with improved low-altitude performance and better weapons capabilities.

Upgrades included.

Reinforced wings for heavier weapon loads

Improved avionics (including better bombing systems)

More stable handling compared to earlier models

Service History

Served heavily during the Vietnam War, performing bombing, escort, and air-support missions.

Used by several allied countries including France, Denmark, and Turkey.

Retired from frontline USAF service in the early 1970s.

Legacy

The F-100D is remembered as:

A key Cold War jet, one of the pioneers of the supersonic fighter era and A reliable attack aircraft in Vietnam