Trumpeter 1/48 F-100D Super Sabre – USAF Thunderbirds – Plastic Model Kit
Manufacturer: Trumpeter
Scale: 1/48
Subject: North American F-100D Super Sabre
Markings: U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds
Country: United States
Era: Cold War
Aircraft Type: Supersonic Jet Fighter / Demonstration Aircraft
Material: Injection-Molded Plastic
Assembly Required: Yes
Product Description
Recreate one of the most recognizable aircraft flown by the United States Air Force Thunderbirds with the Trumpeter 1/48 scale F-100D Super Sabre.
The North American F-100 Super Sabre was the first operational U.S. Air Force fighter capable of sustained supersonic speed in level flight. Serving as both a fighter and fighter-bomber, the aircraft became an important part of American tactical aviation during the Cold War.
The USAF Thunderbirds operated the F-100 during two periods, from 1956 to 1963 and again from 1964 to 1968. Its polished natural-metal finish and distinctive red, white, and blue markings made it one of the team's most memorable aircraft.
Trumpeter's 1/48 scale kit provides an opportunity to reproduce this classic supersonic fighter in its famous demonstration-team colors.
Kit Features
Detailed 1/48 scale F-100D Super Sabre.
Distinctive USAF Thunderbirds markings.
Recessed surface detailing.
Detailed cockpit and ejection seat.
Supersonic fighter configuration with swept wings.
Detailed landing gear and wheel wells.
Approximately 160+ plastic parts.
Large finished model suitable for display.
Excellent opportunity for natural-metal finishing techniques.
Finished Model Dimensions
Length: Approximately 344 mm (13.5 inches).
Wingspan: Approximately 247 mm (9.7 inches).
Historical Background
The North American F-100 Super Sabre entered USAF service in 1954 and represented a major advancement in jet fighter technology.
Developed as a successor to the F-86 Sabre, the F-100 featured swept wings, an afterburning turbojet engine, and supersonic performance.
The Thunderbirds adopted the F-100C in 1956 and later transitioned to the F-100D. The aircraft became closely associated with the team's dramatic aerob
