Description
The F-100 was the USAF first supersonic fighter. It made its initial flight on May 25, 1953, and the first production aircraft was completed in October 1953. The Super Sabre became the first fighter to attain level flight supersonic speed, doing so during its maiden flight Oct. 29, 1953. The F-100 became operational in Sept. 1954. North American built 2,294 F-100s before production ended in 1959.The F-100D was a version of F-100 family, she benefitted from a number of improvements, including increased wing and vertical tail area, additional electronic equipment, autopilot, provision for "Buddy" tanker refueling equipment, two 450 gallon external tanks, and inboard landing flaps.
Kit Features:
- Scale : 1:32
- Item Type : Static Kit
- Model Brief : Length: 516mm Wingspan:369.4 mm
- Total Parts : 350+pcs
- Metal Parts : Gear strut, ballast
- Photo Etched Parts : 1 piece
- Film Parts : Instrument panel
- Total Sprues : 15 sprues and tires
- Paint Schemes : F-100D in Thunderbirds livery
- More Features : " Fuselage
- Detailed fuselage w/accurate design
Wing
- Optional position flaps
Engine
- Highly detailed Engines
Interior
- Finely detailed cockpit,gear cabin,
- Crew seats with photo-etched seat belts and harnesses.
Undercarriage
- Landing gear w/ zinc-alloy metal struts
Tire
- Grooved rubber tires "