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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 |
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| 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] |
| Mike Henry (USAF Ret) Wichita, KS | This was the first airplane that I ever worked on. I was very skinny and being so I got the job of crawling down the engine intake to replace a (I think) brake accumulator. This was at Chanute AFB, IL in 1970. This was nothing compared to the first active duty aircraft I was assigned to, the SR-71 at Beale AFB, CA. After the SR's everyone of the @30 aircraft I worked on were a piece of cake in comparison. 08/11/2007 @ 21:31 [ref: 17566] |
| brush , MS | If the folks asking about and acft or about their parents would submit there e-mail address it would help in ID there request such as date of accident name of relative where the event took place at on F100A,C,F acft. I would be glad to help them out but can not without some specific info Thanks
You can e-mail me at bandit830@hotmail.com 06/04/2007 @ 04:36 [ref: 16727] |
| Baron Marcks Tulsa, OK | I woked the flightline, 1968 - 1969. At two different locations, first at Phu Cat, and at Phan Rang.
We had three models of thr Hum , C, D,and F's. Some of our F models were Super Fac's (Forward Air Controllers) for other aircraft ground strikes. The 37th. CSG. (combat support group) At Phu Cat The 35 CSG at Phan Rang. Not many days go by without my thoughts returning there and at certian times brought on by smell or sight or who knoiws what, I'm breifly there again,and wondering about my fellow mechanics and hopeing that there live have gone as well as mine. Have many pictures. 11/29/2006 @ 07:36 [ref: 14869] |
| Dick Stanland Columbia, SC | I am interested in buying a ride in any one of the remaining flyable F100Fs.If anyone has info or a contact,please let me know.My interests stems from serving as a munitions officer at Clark Field 61-63 and was associated with the 405th Fighter Wing and 510th TFS which flew the 100D and of course had one assigned 100F.I could have gotten a ride many times but stupidly got assigned to the theater without an altitude card. 08/29/2006 @ 11:18 [ref: 14024] |
| Wendell J. Kelley III (Jimmy) Atlanta, GA | My Grandfather was Col. Wendell J. Kelley Sr. He was stationed at Wethersfield when he died in what I am told was a test flight in a F-100. I was wondering if anyone could get me any information or pictures. I nerver had the opportunity to meet him but I would like to be able to tell my kids about him when they are of age. I am trying to put together a memorial wall in my house of him as well as my wifes grandfather. Any information would be greatful.
Wendell J. Kelley III U.S.A.F Veteran 02/20/2006 @ 19:33 [ref: 12554] |
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