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The F-100 was the U.S. Air Force's first supersonic fighter.
Its maiden flight took place on May 25, 1953, and the first production aircraft was completed in October 1953.
The Super Sabre, on its maiden flight on October 29, 1953, was the first fighter to achieve supersonic speed in level flight.
The F-100 was 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 and benefited from numerous improvements, including enlarged wing and vertical stabilizer area, additional electronic equipment, an autopilot, a "buddy" refueling facility, two external 450-gallon fuel tanks, and inboard landing flaps.
Plastic model kit
Scale 1:48
unbuilt / unpainted
Paint and glue not included
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