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 03222 Item Name F-100D Thunderbirds Bar Code 9580208032221 Scale 1:32 Item Type Static Kit Model Brief Length: 516mm Wingspan:369.4 mm Total Parts 350+pcs Photo Etched Parts 1 piece Film Parts instrument panel Resin Parts n/a Total Sprues 15 sprues and tires Paint Schemes F-100D in Thunderbirds livery Released Date 2011-08 More Features " Fuselage - Detailed fuselage w/accurate design Wing - Optional position flaps Engine - Highly detailed Engines Interior - Finely detailed cockpit,gear cabin, - crew seats with photo-etched seat belts and harnesses. Tire - Grooved rubber tires"