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USAF History and Traditions Museum, San Antonio Texas
North American F-100A 'Super Sabre' SN: 52-5759

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Description
  Manufacturer:North American
  Base model:F-100
  Designation:F-100
  Version:A
  Nickname:Super Sabre
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1948-Present
  Basic role:Fighter
  Crew:Pilot
  First Flew:1953/10/29
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  Serial/Bureau Number:52-5759
  Location:USAF History and Traditions Museum, San Antonio Texas

Specifications
  Length: 47' 1.25" 14.3 m
  Height:15' 6" 4.7 m
  Wingspan: 38' 10" 11.8 m
  Empty Weight: 18,185 lb 8,247 kg
  Max Weight: 32,500 lb 14,739 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney J57-P-7 (A/B 14,800Lb)
  Thrust (each): 9,700 lb 4,399 kg

Performance
  Cruise Speed: 587 mph 947 km/h 512 kt
  Max Speed: 848 mph 1,369 km/h 740 kt
  Climb: 23,800 ft/min 7,253 m/min
  Ceiling: 51,000 ft 15,544 m