1/72 F-100D Super Sabre

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.

Item No    01649

Item Name    F-100D Super Sabre

Bar Code    9580208016498

Scale    1:72

Item Type    Static Kit

Model Brief    Length: 230mm  Wingspan: 165mm

Total Parts    160pcs

Metal Parts    n/a

Photo Etched Parts    n/a

Film Parts    n/a

Resin Parts    n/a

Total Sprues    7 sprues

Paint Schemes "    1. F-100D,FW-822(55-2822);493rd TFS,48th TFW,USAF

2. F-100D,FW-743"

Released Date    2010-02

More Features "    The kit consists of 158 parts in light grey plastic, one clear windscreen  and one clear canopy.

- Fuselage and wings with finely engraved panel line"