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Description
| Manufacturer: | North American | |
| Base model: | F-100 | |
| Designation: | RF-100 | |
| Version: | A | |
| Nickname: | Super Sabre | |
| Designation System: | U.S. Air Force | |
| Designation Period: | 1948-Present | |
| Basic role: | Fighter | |
| Modified Mission: | Reconnaissance | |
| Crew: | Pilot | |
| First Flew: | 1953/10/29 | |
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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 | |
Recent comments by our visitors
| Henk Scharringa de Bilt, DE | If you want to know more about the F-100s that are build, please check the website www.supersabre.org On this website is a database that can be search through on serial number, on Unit and Squadron number. The database currently holds 40,000 plus records and is updated regularly. Many of the serials in the database came from microfilms.
Many of the serials in the database have pictures attached to it. You can take a free tour when pressing the demo button. Henk Scharringa 12/08/2005 @ 12:07 [ref: 11907] |
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