North American Aviation F-100 Super Sabre

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A weathered North American F-100 Super Sabre sits on static display, its nose intake covered and its underwing rocket pod still fitted.

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Aircraft

F-100 Super Sabre F100

Weathered silver-gray military finish

Manufacturer

North American Aviation

Gear

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max back triple camera 6.86mm f/1.78

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 80.0

Details on the MiG jet are crisp, but cluttered background and cones in foreground lessen the impact.

Location

Palm Springs Air Museum

Palm Springs International Airport · PSP/KPSP

33.8319, -116.5050

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Palm Springs International Airport PSP

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Aviation History

The F-100 Super Sabre was the first U.S. Air Force fighter capable of sustained supersonic flight in level flight and became a prominent fighter-bomber during the Vietnam War.

Fleet Rarity

The F-100 is retired from military service; fewer than 200 examples are active worldwide.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney J57-P-21A

Engine

11.81 m

Wingspan

15.00 m

Length

1,995 km

Range

1,000 km/h

Speed

1 pilot

Capacity

15,800 kg

MTOW

4.95 m

Height

17,000 lbf (75.6 kN)

Thrust