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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 | |
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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 | |
History
| Date | Subject | Event |
| 1957/05/21 | United States Air Force, | Maj. Robinson Risner established a record when he flew a North American F-100F Super Sabre "Spirit of St. Louis II" across the atlantic to Paris over the same route used by Charles Lindbergh 30 years prior.
Maj. Risner made the 3680 mile flight in 6 hours 37 minutes, while Lindbergh's required 33 hours 30 minutes. His flight originated at McGuire AFB, NJ and was officially timed from Floyd Bennett Field,NY, to Le Bourget Field, Paris, France.
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| 1959/08/07 | Blair, Charles F. | Operation Julius Caesar: Two F-100F Super Sabres commanded by Brig. Gen. Charles F. Blair flew non-stop from Weatherfield RAF Station, England to Eielson AFB, AK. over the north pole. The first flight by jet fighter ov
The 9 hour 37 minute flight of more than 4,700 miles was made to study the feasibility of deploying this type of aircraft via the polar route, as well as flight testing the navigational systems under Arctic conditions.
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Known serial numbers
Examples of this type may be found at
| Museum | City | State |
| Davis-Monthan AFB | Davis-Monthan AFB | Arizona |
| Edward H. White II Memorial Museum | Brooks AFB | Texas |
| Glenn L. Martin Aviation Museum | Middle River | Maryland |
| New Jersey ANG - 177th FG, Atlantic City | Atlantic City | New Jersey |
| Selfridge Military Air Museum | Selfridge ANG Bas | Michigan |
| USAF Academy | USAF Academy | Colorado |
F-100F on display
Glenn L. Martin Aviation Museum | New Jersey ANG - 177th FG, Atlantic City | USAF Academy |
Recent comments by our visitors
| Bucky Geer Bedford, TX | While in the USAF in the middle and late 1960's I spent two years in the back seat of 0-63944 (pictured below at Brooks AFB in San Antonio). While stationed at the USAF School of Aerospace Medicine we conducted weekly experimental flights for NASA, flying out of Kelly AFB, and conducting G-force experiments as well as various others rated top-secret at the time. As a three striper (buck sargeant at the time), I most likely racked up more hours as an enlisted back seater and enjoyed many opportunities for stick time also. We flew in hot weather and cold, bad weather and good, and as an enlisted airman, was given many lessons on the airplane by the experienced pilots I flew with. I wouldn't trade that experience for anything. What a great airplane and a wonderful time in my life. 02/20/2009 @ 17:44 [ref: 23779] |
| Ron Bigoness Fredericksburg, TX | I was shot down on Mar. 31, 1965 while flying an F-100 D. My subsequent rescue was the first successful rescue of an F-100 pilot in the Viet Nam war. 11/20/2008 @ 07:41 [ref: 23112] |
| Mr.Dietz , AZ | how can I find images photos of F101 voodoo in Germany? 10/17/2008 @ 18:38 [ref: 22876] |
| Jim Attebery Goldendale, WA | I was a crew chief with the 50th TFW at Hahn Air Base from 1963-66 and crewed 56-3289 and 56-3871 which I had the chance to fly in with Capt. Arthur J. Bergman breaking the sound barrier twice over Koblenz, Germany and still have the "Mach Busters" certificate from North American Aviation. 08/24/2008 @ 18:33 [ref: 22541] |
| Dale R. Mesimer , CA | Looking to contact Pilots, EWO's and ground crew who were involved in the initial Wild Weasel I F-100F deployment to Korat in '65, as the 6234th TFW (Wild Weasel Detachment).
Dale R. Messimer rtepak6@aol.com 08/06/2008 @ 08:41 [ref: 22365] |
| David Kramer Phoenix, AZ | My Father flew F-100C's with the 461st at First-n-Felbruick (Hahn) 1957, then went to Bitburg with the USAFE Skyblazer's until Jan 1962 when they disbanded. I grew up there and at Luke where Father was an IP in the Hun until 65 where he initially was at Phu Cat then starting in on "Bird-dogging" in the O-1. Upon return, we went to the Pentagon until the huns returned and Father picked up the 416th TFS coming out of VN and was 416th TFS/CC and OG/CC til the Hun's xferred to the Gaurd in 1973. I know alot of the Pilot's and Commanders, as well as NCO's children that I went to school with in the Hun Communities, ie HH-43's, C-47's and A-37B's all at England AFB. You can contact me at kramerdt@cox.net, check6 at www.F-100.org
07/30/2008 @ 21:16 [ref: 22305] |
| George B Parker Sterling Heights, MI | After tech school at Chanute AFB,I was stationed at Hamilton AFB,Calif from 1963-1966 as a auto-pilot technician on the F101B Voodoo. In April 1966 I went for F100 training at England AFB,La. From there I went to Phan Rang AFB, Vietnam working on F100's until July 1967.I enjoyed working on the F100 and I have many fond memories of planes and people. In 1973 I once again had the opportunity to work on the F100 with the Michigan Air National Guard at Selfridge ANGB, MI. Again, I like the F100 and had many good times being associated with this aircraft. With the Guard I painted all of the nose art on our F100's. One that I painted, F100D,(440),( BC ) is now in the Smithsonian Museum. 03/10/2008 @ 06:18 [ref: 19951] |
| Grady Talbot Arcadia, CA | I flew the F-100 from 1964-1969 out of England AFB, LA; DaNang AB, Vietnam; Phan Rang AB, Vietnam; and instructed in the F-100D and F models at Luke AFB, Phoenix, AZ.
I would request all posters to include their email address so that I or others can contact them with comments, questions, etc. Grady Talbot GradyTalbot@hotmail.com 01/25/2008 @ 14:47 [ref: 19428] |
| Paul , KY | The F100 has another bit of history that is not mentioned here or anywhere else that I have been able to find. My father has told me a story that when he was stationed at Neils AFB NV in 1957 he was the first ground service man to get a ride in the F100 and break the sound barrier traveling Mach 1.4. Has anyone else heard of this? 10/16/2007 @ 03:57 [ref: 18206] |
| bob Belgrad, MT | The former FS f100f (as shown in the pictures available )is currently located in Belgrade Montana. 08/16/2007 @ 10:47 [ref: 17629] |
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