BLAST FROM THE PAST F-100 SUPER SABRE

The F-100 was the first of a long line of the century series fighters. It was developed in the early 50’s as a supersonic day fighter and entered service with the USAF in November 1954. The Hun was built in 4 different variations culminating with the single seat D and two seat F. The Hun was used in Vietnam primarily as a ground attack jet. In Vietnam the Hun F model was also used as Fast FAC (Forward Air Controller) and a highly modified F was used as the first Wild Weasel that dueled with SAM sites using the AGM-45 Shrike missile. One interesting fact on Hun crew, Col. George (Bud) Day who is the Air Force most decorated pilot flew F-100’s in Vietnam. Other users included Taiwan, Denmark, Turkey, and France. The last use in USAF Service was as drones (QF-100) primarily at Tyndall AFB FL.

F-100D Specs
Crew 1
Length 50 Ft
Wingspan 38 ft 9 inches
Height 16 Ft 2 3/4/ inches
Empty Weight 21,000 Lbs
Max Takeoff Weight 34, 382 lbs
Power plant P&W J-57 16,00 lbs max thrust in afterburner
Armament
4 x 20 MM cannon
4 AIM-9 Sidewinders
up to 7040 lbs of bombs and other munitions.

(USAF Photo)