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F-100D Super Sabre (Simple)

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IMAGINARY TECHNIQUE: FISH

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The North American F-100 Super Sabre is an American supersonic jet fighter aircraft designed and produced by the aircraft manufacturer North American Aviation. The first of the Century Series of American jet fighters, it was the first United States Air Force (USAF) fighter capable of supersonic speed in level flight. The F-100 was envisioned during the late 1940s as a higher-performance successor to the F-86 Sabre air superiority fighter. Initially referred to as the Sabre 45, it was delivered as an unsolicited proposal to the USAF in January 1951, leading to two prototypes being ordered one year later following modifications. The first YF-100A performed its maiden flight on 25 May 1953, seven months ahead of schedule. Flight testing demonstrated both the F-100's promising performance and several deficiencies, which included its tendency of yaw instability and inertia coupling that led to numerous fatal accidents. In response to the Tactical Air Command's (TAC) request for a fighter-bomber, the F-100C was developed, followed by the more capable F-100D. Several other models would be developed, including the two-seat F-100F supersonic trainer. As early as 1958, the USAF began to withdraw its F-100As, but returned them to service during early 1962 amid escalating world tensions. Many F-100s saw combat use during the Vietnam War before being superseded by the high-speed Republic F-105 Thunderchief in the strike mission role. The F-100 flew extensively over South Vietnam as the air force's primary close air support aircraft until being replaced by the more capable subsonic aircraft.

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General Characteristics

  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 40.6ft (12.4m)
  • Length 52.0ft (15.8m)
  • Height 20.1ft (6.1m)
  • Empty Weight 24,153lbs (10,955kg)
  • Loaded Weight 32,129lbs (14,573kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.496
  • Wing Loading 58.4lbs/ft2 (285.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 550.0ft2 (51.1m2)
  • Drag Points 4390

Parts

  • Number of Parts 65
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 538