Overview

"The F-100 Super Sabre was the world's first supersonic fighter aircraft and the premier Cold War fighter of its time, first seeing combat in Vietnam and evolving from a combat aircraft to a fighter-bomber. Developed after the Korean war in response to superior Russian air power, the Super Sabre served form 1954 to 1971 both in the US Airforce and those of associated NATO countries. Marking a real revolution in air design, this became the first plane to show that supersonic flight was possible and this book highlights the many firsts in the distinguished career of this remarkable fighter: the first plane to exceed Mach 1 in level flight, the first plane to fly non-stop over the North Pole, the first ones to refuel buddy-to-buddy, a whole raft of speed and altitude records, and of course the first in the stable of the ""Centuary Series"" warplanes. In authoritative text and pictures, technical drawings and photographs, this book details the Super sabres variations, weaponry, equipment - a fitting tribute to the fighter nicknamed ""The Hudert"", and a book that will be avidly welcomed by military and aviation enthusiasts."

Full Product Details

9780760328606

Table of Contents

Reviews

IPMS Journal, September 2007 It's been said that timing is everything. Coming on the heels of Trumpeter's just-released F-100D in 1/32nd scale, timing in this case could not have been better, offering yet another reference source for the modeler ... in the appendix section, you'll find full aircraft specifications and dimensions along with an excellent set of aircraft line drawings in the modelers section ... if you're a fan of the Super Sabre, you'll want to add this publication to your personal library. In this writer's opinion, it's well worth the price just to have the drawings.

Flying Models, September 2007 A celebration of this truly remarkable fighter, this book highlights many firsts in a long and distinguished career ... In authoritative text and pictures, technical drawings, profiles and photographs, Tom Gardner details the aircraft's every variation, her weaponry, and equipment. The newest edition to the popular 'At War' series, this book serves as a fitting tribute to the fighter nicknamed 'Hundart' or more affectionately, 'The Hun' - an aircraft loved by nearly everyone who flew or tended her and respected by all.

Military Heritage, December 2007 <br> Zenith Press has just published their most recent entry in the 'At War' series profiling various military units, equipment and ships. The F-100 Super Sabre is an excellent choice for the series ... Thomas Gardner, a mechanical engineer, has written a most comprehensive book on the aircraft. He examines every detail of the plane, including its engine, afterburner, landing gear, fuel system and cockpit. No part of the aircraft is left untouched. In addition, detailed drawings and illustrations plot the jet's performance, and a chronological chart follows important dates in the design, manufacture, and final retirement of the world's first jet fighter. <br> Internet Modeler, November 2007 <br> This title in the new At War series examines the history of this famous fighter, from its development to its operational record ... The chapter on the development of the F-100 covers this nicely, and provides a great insight as to how aircraft came to be during the 1950s ... For a single reference on the F-100, this book does an excellent job of covering all aspects of the Super Sabre. In addition to the nicely written text, the book is filled with photos and drawings, providing plenty of inspiration and reference for the modeler. Many of the drawings come from the Tech Orders for the F-100 and provide information not often seen in other books. With the recent Trumpeter 1/32 F-100 kit out, this is a timely release and recommended for those interested in early supersonic jets.

Author Information

Thomas E. Gardner is a native of southern California. His enthusiasm for aircraft began as a young boy with a trip to Point Mugu Naval Air Station with his father to view the likes of the F4D-1 Skyray and Vought's immortal F-8 Crusader. He is a graduate of BradleyUniversity in mechanical engineering and is pursuing a masters degree in aeronautical science at Embry-RiddleAeronauticalUniversity. He lives in Peoria, Illinois, with his wife of twenty-one years and their four children.

Tab Content 6

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

Countries Available