- Reproduce the sharp appearance of the world's first supersonic fighter F-100
[About the actual machine]
- The F-100 Super Saber was developed as a successor to the F-86 Saber, a masterpiece jet fighter after the war, and first flew in 1953.
- Succeeded in breaking through the speed of sound in horizontal flight.
- It became the world's first practical supersonic fighter aircraft.
- The engine is equipped with one Pratt & Whitney J57 turbojet.
- Demonstrated a maximum speed of Mach 1.3.
- Equipped with four M39/20mm engines as fixed armament.
- It was possible to equip and operate missiles such as the Sidewinder and Bullpup, as well as nuclear bombs.
- The F-100 as an air superiority fighter later evolved into a fighter-bomber based on military requirements.
- Types C and D were developed, which increased the number of hard points and increased the ability to carry weapons, as well as improving the cruising range.
- The D-type first flew in 1956.
- In the 1960s, it was used in the Vietnam War and was used as a ground attack aircraft.
[About the model]
- This is a plastic model assembly kit that reproduces the F-100D, which appeared in 1956 as a fighter-bomber version of the F-100 Super Saber, the world's first practical supersonic fighter.
- The scale is 1/144 and the total length is approximately 10cm and width is approximately 8cm.
- The parts are made by F-toys and are easy to assemble, and the set includes two aircraft.
- The style, which combines a slim fuselage with an air intake in the nose and swept wings, is accurately modeled down to the panel lines.
- Furthermore, parts such as the refueling probe and long pitot tube are also delicately expressed.
- The reproduction of legs etc. also creates a mechanical finish.
- There are 2 types of markings.
- In 1957, Colonel Raymond Totliver, commander of the 20th Tactical Fighter Wing, was deployed to England. Two types of aircraft operated by Major General Don Schmenk, belonging to the 308th Fighter Squadron, are available as decals.
- Sill unique to the Century series
[Major features]
- Reproduce F-100D Super Saber on 1/144 scale
- Finished total length is approximately 10cm, width approximately 8cm
- Parts are made by F-toys and are easy to assemble.
- Contains parts for 2 aircraft.
- Two types of markings are available: camouflage painting and the famous Triple Zero aircraft.
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