Description

The F-100 was the USAF first supersonic fighter. It made its initial flight on May 25, 1953 and the first production aircraft was completed in October 1953. The Super Sabre became the first fighter to attain level flight supersonic speed, doing so during its maiden flight on Oct. 29, 1953. The F-100 became operational in Sept. 1954. North American built 2,294 F-100s before production ended in 1959. The F-100F two-seat trainer entered service in 1958. It retained most the same weapons and airframe upgrades as the F-100D.

Please see the paint guide below for Trumpeter’s suggested colors.

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Product Details:

Scale: 1/48
Parts: 173
Length: 14.5”
Wingspan: 9.8”
- Painting and assembly required
- Clear parts
- 8 sprues
- Decals
- Illustrated instructions

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Paint Guides:

Paint Options A & C
Red
Flat Black
Khaki
Silver
Metal Black
Burnt Iron
Tire Black
Interior Green
White Insignia
Orange Yellow
Light Green
Forest Green
Brown

Paint Options B & D
Red
Flat Black
Khaki
Silver
Metal Black
Burnt Iron
Tire Black
Interior Green
White Insignia
Orange Yellow
Steel
Red
Grey

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