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The F-100C model first flew in March 1954 and 456of this fighter/bomber aircraft were produced. The C model was fitted withaddition al fuel tanks in the wings, external store pylon s under the wings so itcould carry 6,000 pounds of bombs and addition al external fuel tanks.Laterproduction aircraft used the upgraded J57-P-21 engine. An air refueling capability was also addedto the C models. The air refueling probe initially extended straight forward of the leading edge of the right wing. The aircraft was flown behind a tanker aircraft with a long refueling hose and basket. The pilot moved forward,plugged the probe into the basket and maintainedforward pressure during the fuel transfer. This straight probe was difficult touse and was later reconfigured with an upward bend to raise the height and extend the end of the probe. The United States Air Force Thunderbirdsperfor med in the F-100C from1956 until 1964.Engine:one Pratt Whitney J57-P-21/21Aturbojet, 10,200 lb.st.dry and 16,000 lb.st.with afterburning. Dimension s:Wingspan38 feet 10 inches, length 46feet 1 1/2 inches,height 15feet 6 inches, Perfor mance:Maximumspeed 760 mph atsea level, 852 mph at35,000 feet. Initialclimb rate 23,800 feet/minute. Serviceceiling 44,900 feet, combatceiling 51,000 feet. Weights:21,712 pounds empty, 39,122 pounds maximum takeoff. Internal armament consistedof four 20-mm Pon taic M-39 cannon . Underwing loads could include up to 6000pounds of bombs and fuel tanks on six station s.
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