Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA2118 North American F-100D Super Sabre Diecast Model USAF 182nd TFS TX ANG, #0-53669, Kelly Field, TX, 1971 |
1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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North American F-100D Super Sabre | | 7.75" | | 6.5" |
In 1971 the 182nd TFS of the Texas Air National Guard located at Kelly Field, San Antonio began receiving their F-100Ds. Most Super Sabres of this period were being used in the Vietnam War but these aircraft came from the 48th TFW at RAF Lakenheath and the 20th TFW that was leaving RAF Wethersfield for RAF Upper Heyford and re-equipping with F-111s. The 182nd TFS flew the F-100D from 1971 – 1978 and the F-100Ds were retired and 8, including 0-53669 (55-3669) were converted to QF-100D pilot-less drones.
Designed as a high-performance evolution of the F-86 Sabre, the F-100 Super Sabre was first flown on May 25, 1953. This swept-wing aircraft was the first in the "Century Series" and the first operational USAF aircraft capable of supersonic speed in level flight. It was adapted for use as a fighter-bomber and was the Air Force's primary close-support aircraft through much of the Vietnam War. Despite its promise, the F-100 proved to be a dangerous aircraft, by the end of its USAF service in 1972, a total of 889 F-100s had been lost in accidents, claiming the lives of 324 pilots. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Hobby Master's 1:72 scale F-100 Super Sabre is constructed almost entirely from diecast metal, with only the smallest amount of plastic used. The fuselage is almost seamless, with a hinged articulating canopy that opens for viewing of the cockpit interior. The engine intake has near-razor sharp edges with an unusually long pitot tube, and the surface surrounding the engine is correctly unpainted. The wing has crisp panel lines, hand-painted navigation lights and a complete set of ordnance including rocket, bombs and fuel tanks. Variants include the A, C and D; the D features a larger wing, aerodynamic fences on the wings and two types of refueling probes.
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The Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.
Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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