North American Aviation F-100 Super Sabre

17 Aug 2026 · © Medico :)

A preserved North American F-100C Super Sabre in Vietnam-era camouflage, displayed at an aviation museum, showcasing its characteristic intake and swept-wing design.

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Aircraft

F-100 Super Sabre F-100C

U.S. Air Force tactical camouflage (Vietnam era)

AF 54832

Registration

Manufacturer

North American Aviation

Gear

Canon Rebel T7

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Military Maverick

3 badges earned

Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 76.0

Museum clutter and tail overlaps distract, but aircraft detail and colors come through well. Good sharpness overall.

Insights

Aviation History

The North American F-100 Super Sabre was the USAF\'s first supersonic fighter and a principal jet fighter-bomber during the Vietnam War.

Fleet Rarity

Retired from active duty; only preserved in museums and a handful in private hands. No longer in active fleet service worldwide.

Record Flights

One of the first operational U.S. jets capable of exceeding Mach 1 in level flight; F-100s flew many long-range missions during the Vietnam War, including extensive ground-attack operations.

Safety & Events

The F-100 experienced several early accidents due to handling issues at high speed, but served valiantly in Vietnam. Notable for early air combat use and ground-attack missions.

Future Outlook

Preserved in museum; not airworthy but serves as a historical exhibit.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney J57-P-21

Engine

11.81 meters

Wingspan

15.2 meters

Length

3,210 kilometers

Range

865 km/h (Mach 0.8 typical cruise), max speed over 1,450 km/h (Mach 1.3)

Speed

Single pilot (fighter/attack roles)

Capacity

15,740 kilograms

MTOW

4.95 meters

Height

16,000 lbf (71 kN) with afterburner

Thrust

Not rated under ICAO modern standards, typical jet fighter ~120 dB

Noise