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. The F-100 became operational in September 1954. North American built 2,294 F-100s before production ended in 1959. The F-100D was a version of the F-100 family subject to 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.
Please see the paint guides below for Trumpeter’s suggested colors.
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Product Details:
Scale: 1/72
Length: 9”
Wingspan: 6.5”
Total Parts: 160
- Assembly and painting required
- Decals
- 7 sprues
- Clear parts
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Paint Guides:
Interior Green
Silver
Burnt Iron
Red
Tire Black
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