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USAF Academy, USAF Academy Colorado
North American F-100F 'Super Sabre' SN: 56-3730

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Description
Notes: 2-SEAT version of F-100D drone version of F-100F.
  Manufacturer:North American
  Base model:F-100
  Designation:F-100
  Version:F
  Nickname:Super Sabre
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1948-Present
  Basic role:Fighter
  Crew:Pilot & Student
  First Flew:1957/03/07
  See Also:
  Serial/Bureau Number:56-3730
  Location:USAF Academy, USAF Academy Colorado

Specifications
  Length: 52' 3" 15.9 m
  Height:16' 2" 4.9 m
  Wingspan: 38' 10" 11.8 m
  Wingarea: 385.0 sq ft 35.7 sq m
  Empty Weight: 21,712 lb 9,846 kg
  Gross Weight: 28,746 lb 13,036 kg
  Max Weight: 39,122 lb 17,742 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney J57-P-21A (A/B 17,000Lb)
  Thrust (each):11,700 lb 5,306 kg

Performance
  Cruise Speed: 584 mph 943 km/h 510 kt
  Max Speed: 871 mph 1,406 km/h 760 kt
  Climb: 18,500 ft/min 5,638 m/min
  Ceiling: 47,800 ft 14,569 m