Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA2128
North American F-100D Super Sabre Diecast Model
USAF 50th TFW, 81st TFS, #55-2950, France, 1958 | |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| North American F-100D Super Sabre | | 7.75" | | 6.5" |
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The F-100D Super Sabre, serial 55-2950, served with the 81st Tactical Fighter Squadron in 1958 at RAF Bentwaters and later George Air Force Base. As part of the 81st TFS, the aircraft flew training, air defense, and tactical strike missions during the early Cold War period. The D model featured an improved wing, autopilot, and armament systems, allowing for better performance and ground attack capability. Pilots trained in supersonic flight, formation tactics, and gunnery. F-100D 55-2950 was part of the transition to more advanced fighter-bombers in the Tactical Air Command and contributed to NATO deterrence in Europe.
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 2003-2025 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.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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