North American F-100 Super Sabre USA - US Air Force 56-3239
- Manufacturer:
- North American
- Type / Model:
- F-100 Super Sabre
- Registration:
- 56-3239
- Colour Scheme:
- USA - US Air Force
- Location:
- Lakenheath, United Kingdom
- Photographer:
- Kieron Collection
- Date Taken:
- 01/01/1970
- Image ID:
- #160077
- High-Res Photo Dimensions (Pixels):
- 2500 x 1666
- Image Description:
- F-100D 63239 of the 492 TFS 'Bolars' at Lakenheath served with the squadron for 10 years before being transferred to the USA in 12.71 for service with the 110 TFS Missouri ANG.
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Aircraft Data
Single seat fighter/bomber. First of the "Century Series" of fighters, it was nicknamed "The Hun". Capable of supersonic flight, the F100 was used extensively in the Vietnam war, primarily for close air support.
| Country of Origin | First Flight | No. Built | No. In Service | Crew | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 1953 | 2300 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 0 |
Power
| Engine Count | 1 | |
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* High thrusts achieved with afterburners, but water injection also used in some versions to boost dry thrust.
Dimensions
| Length | 15.04 m. 49 ft. 4 in. |
| Wing Span | 5.11 m. 16 ft. 9 in. |
| Height | 11.81 m. 38 ft. 9 in. |
| Empty Weight | 9534 kg. 21000 lbs. |
| Max Weight | 15814 kg. 34832 lbs. |
Performance
| Max Speed | 1390 kph 864 mph |
| Cruise Speed | 824 kph 512 mph |
| Ceiling | 14295.12 m. 46900 ft. |
| Normal Range |
963
520
nm
km.
Combat radius |
| Max Range | 3695 1995 nm km. |
Display data using: Metric Imperial
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