Description
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.
Kit Features:
- Scale : 1:72
- Item Type : Static Kit
- Model Brief : Length: 230mm Wingspan: 165mm
- Total Parts : 160pcs
- Total Sprues : 7 sprues
- Paint Schemes : " 1. F-100D,FW-822(55-2822);493rd TFS,48th TFW,USAF
2. F-100D,FW-743 " - 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 "