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Nellis AFB, Nellis AFB Nevada
North American F-100D 'Super Sabre' SN: 55-3595

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Description
Notes: Supersonic jet fighiter witih thin sweptback wings and after burner. Provisions for buddy tanker refueling (1 CREW) .
  Manufacturer:North American
  Base model:F-100
  Designation:F-100
  Version:D
  Nickname:Super Sabre
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1948-Present
  Basic role:Fighter
  Crew:Pilot
  First Flew:1955/11
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  Serial/Bureau Number:55-3595
  Location:Nellis AFB, Nellis AFB Nevada

Specifications
  Length: 49' 4" 15.0 m
  Height:16' 2" 4.9 m
  Wingspan: 38' 10" 11.8 m
  Wingarea: 385.0 sq ft 35.7 sq m
  Empty Weight: 20,638 lb 9,359 kg
  Gross Weight: 28,177 lb 12,778 kg
  Max Weight: 38,048 lb 17,255 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: 587 mph 947 km/h 512 kt
  Max Speed: 877 mph 1,415 km/h 765 kt
  Climb: 19,000 ft/min 5,790 m/min
  Ceiling: 46,900 ft 14,294 m