First of the "Century fighters", the prototype F-100 flew on 25 May 1953. The initial production version was the F-100A, a single-seat day fighter powered by a 43.15kN J57-P-7 or P-39 engine. Armament comprised four 20mm M-39E cannon plus external stores on six under-wing hardpoints. The RF-100A was a photo-reconnaissance conversion of the F-100A with a deeper camera-carrying front fuselage.
The F-100C appeared in 1954 as a single-seat fighter bomber with strengthened wings, up to 3,402kg of bombs on eight underwing hardpoints, in-flight refuelling capability and 75.62kN (with afterburning) Pratt & Whitney J57-P-21A turbojet engine. The similar F-100D introduced design refinements, including a taller fin, and could be armed with four Sidewinder or two Bullpup missiles, or 3,402kg of external weapons in addition to its standard four 20mm cannon. The final version built was the F-100F, a lengthened tandem two-seat operational trainer and tactical attack aircraft, armed with two 20mm cannon and capable of carrying 2,722kg of external stores.
North American F-100 Super Sabre on YOUTUBE
Specification
CREW
1
ENGINE
1 x P+W J-57-P-21 turbo-jet, 66.7kN
WEIGHTS
Take-off weight
12700 kg
27999 lb
Empty weight
9500 kg
20944 lb
DIMENSIONS
Wingspan
11.6 m
38 ft 1 in
Length
14.3 m
47 ft 11 in
Height
4.9 m
16 ft 1 in
Wing area
35.8 m2
385.35 sq ft
PERFORMANCE
Max. speed
1216 km/h
756 mph
Ceiling
15250 m
50050 ft
Range
920 km
572 miles
ARMAMENT
4 x 20mm machine-guns, 2720kg of bombs and missiles
I was in the 21 FMS at misawa japan 1958-1960. We went from F-84G to F-100D. The 21st TFW Which had the 531st TFS & 416th TFS. I worked engine shop and the test stand.
Worked the engine shop at Luke in june of 1968.Was with the 31FMS engine shop Tuy Hoa from Oct 68 to Oct 69.Than went to England A.F.B. and worked the A-37.
I was stationed at Cannon A.F.B.Clovis,N.M.From 4 /10 /58 to 5 /30 /62 as Jet Engine Mech on F100Ds in the27TFW.I Work the Engine P.E. Docks,Engine in the Aircraft repairs and Engine installs and removeals.The last TWO years I ran the Trim Pad doing engine run ups and Afterburner test and trims.Our Engines were J57 P21 Pratt and Whitney. Which I worked at when got out of the U.S.A.F. Now my wife and I spend time putting our Jet Engine Shop Reunions on we had 24 guys and thier wives at our 45TH Reunion we had some A /C mechs and Electical guys come.Email me if interested.
How did the F-100 maneuver against the F-8 Crusader, which used the same engine and was perhaps the closest match to the F-100's Russian equivalent, the MiG-19.
I was a pilot in the 494th TFS at FAF Lakenheath, 1963-1966. Loved the Hun, although she was a bear to land or dogfight. tended to flip in high G turns. We had a great bunch of guys in the 48 TFW, and thank God for the maintenaince and ground crews who kept us flying !
Worked on the J57's at Hahn, and Torrejon in the 401st, still have the patch that was on my fatigues. I worked in the Jet Shop for TSgt Hendricks. I also got a taste of the AB shop;yuck.
I was the crew chief on F100F 3907 494th Fighter Sq. 48th TFW at Lakenhealth England . Time in country 65-67. I love working on that ACFT, Had a chance to run in the back seat down in Lydia, Loved it. If anyone that was station at Lakenhealth doing that time please get back with me.Lt Col Horton was the 494th TFS CO.
I was a weapons officer in the 401st TFW 1964-7. Home base was England AFB, Alexandria, LA. Rotated to Dan Nang with the 613th TFS November '64. Lost three pilots, two KIA (including the squadron CO) and one POW at the Hilton for several years. Got a back seat ride in the F model on way to a firepower demo at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. What a ride. Lots of vibration on TO roll from that long skinny nose wheel. Good memories of the Hun !
I flew the Hun at England AFB, Takhli, DaNang, Phan Rang in the 615th TFs, and Luke AFB, 1963-69 in the 4510th CCTW, including the 4517th CCTS and 4514th CCTS. It always got me back. So thanks to all you maintainers who put so much into keeping the bird healthy and flying. God bless you all.
I need right and left elevators for a D i'm trying to get togather to display in charlotte,nc, Any piece small or beat up, burned any thing will help.I,ll make what I don'thave if I can get some piaces, thanks
I joined 401st TFW in june 1960, and was assigned to the 614th TFS and was assigned to bFLT, Msgt Pickney (capo)and SSgt J.K.bowles CC on acft 55-2874. in jan 61 I went to avaiano AB Italy and in 62 I deployed to Germany for the building of the Berlin wall. In 63 i remember when Pres Kennedy was murdered I was discharged in 64. I relinsted in 65 and was sent back to the 614th and deployed to vietnam at Phan Rang from 66 to 67
I WAS A CREW CHIEF AT LAKENHEATH IN THE 493RD FROM MAY66 TO MAY69 HAD SOME GOOD TIMES BOLO BRUNSON WAS OUR CO I HEARD ONE OF OUR PIOLTS ENDED UP IN NAM IN THE HILTON I THINK HIS FIRST NAME WAS PAUL LET ME KNOW
I was stationed at Kadena Air Base Okinawa with the 12TFS 1960-62. As an airman 2nd. class I was to become crew chief of my beloved F100-D 63-287, Replacing S /Sgt Bracken when he rotated back to the states. During my time with 287 I was fortunate enough to become 18th TFW crew chief of the month, June 1961. Beating out all the 44Th TFS, 67TH TFS, A squadron of F101s, a T33 squadron,and numerous C47 and C54s on base. I can't recall all that happened there, but like everyone else I do remember most of the good stuff. Any one else out ther from the 12, 44, or 67th outfits?
I served 2 years @ RAF Lakenheath as a 32250B Fire Control Tech and did TDYs to Libya and Turkey. The English were so hospitable. I had the great privilege of a F100F flight. Love that aircraft and the USAF !!!
I spent over 9 months working on the D and F models as an airframe repairman. This was at Phu Cat AB, RVN from the time the first aircraft arrived in March 67 until January 68. I was there when the Misty FAC mission was originated and when Colonel Bud Day was shot down. The F-100 was a great bird and airframe wise good to work on. The 2 jobs that were a hassle were; crawling down the intake to replace the panel around the gun purge door. crawling into the hot exhaust cone to cut out the inner rings of the flame holder. All in all I enjoyed my time that I was privileged to be associated with the F-100.
I crewed 56-3134 @ George AFB in the 34TFS with Flt. Lt. Mansell of the RAF as my pilot.Robie Risner was the Cmdr. & a finer man never walked. Later I was assigned to the 21 St which became the 307thTFS. I crewed F100F 56-3955 & Yeager had the 306th next door. We flew the pants off them . Flew about 809 hrs in F-4's & T-38's With Lt. Col Dave Ferguson who had the 1st flt. of the YF-22 for Lockheed, Lt. Cmdr Tom Morganfeld VX-4 NAS Pt Mugu who had 1st. flt of the YF-35 JSF for Lockheed & several other Edwards test pilots. Great times & even worked for Flt Sys. @ Mojave Ca. droning some of the Huns which were assigned to my flt. @ George when I made flt.chief. The Hun kept you busy & you had to work hard, but it was easy to learn even some of the avionics. Most crew chiefs had jumper wires & usually could clear AP roll & pitch squawks prior to eng. shut down on the fuel pits. 77 yrs young & still working acft. for the City of Palmdale Ca. Joe Davies Heritage Air Park. Have a Hun we trucked from George. Dick Sinclair
Looks like we're finally going to get our very own F-100 Super Sabre museum. I will be built in Gilmer Texas and have one each of every F-100 model that served in the USAF on static display. The organization that is sponsoring it is called Friends of the Super Sabre. They have a page on the internet.
I worked in Periodic Maintenance at Spangdalhem AFB Germany from 1959 to 63. Also went TDY to Wheelus AFB on the F105D. Would love to hear from anybody that was stationed at Spang especially during this time.
