1/48 Trumpeter F100D Thunderbirds USAF Aircraft

 The F-100 was the USAF's 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 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-100D was a version of F-100 family, she benefitted from a number of improvements, including increased wing and vertical tail area, additional electronic equipment, autopilot, provision for "Buddy" tanker refueling equipment, two 450 gallon external tanks, and inboard landing flaps.

Item No 02822

Item Name F-100D in Thunderbirds livery

Bar Code 9580208028224

Scale 1:48

Item Type Static Aircraft

Model Brief Length: 344mm Width: 247mm

Total Parts 168pcs

Metal Parts n/a

Photo Etched Parts n/a

Film Parts n/a

Resin Parts n/a

Total Sprues 8 sprues

Paint Schemes F-100D in Thunderbirds livery

Released Date 2010-08

More Features " The kit consists of 159 parts in grey plastic, 9 clear plastic parts for canopy.