F-100D Operations.

Basics

Normal thrust: 8,700lbs (3,946kg)*

Mil Power thrust: 10,200lbs (4,643kg)*

Afterburner thrust: 16,000lbs (7,257kg)*

*Figures taken from a J-57 with the P-21 nozzle.

Internal fuel storage (In fuselage and wing): 1,189 gallons (4,500l)

External fuel storage (drop tanks): 1,050 gallons (4,050l)

Empty weight: 2,638lbs

Combat weight: 30,061lbs

MTOW: 38,048lbs

MLW: 34,406lbs

Performance

Top speed: 765kts/877mph/1,415kph

Cruise speed: 512kts/587mph/947kph

Stall speed (landing config, t/o weight, power off): 158kts

Climb rate (Sea level, standard conditions): 19,000ft/5,790m per minute

Service ceiling: 39,600ft MSL

Combat ceiling: 46,900ft MSL

Ferry range: 1,995nm

Combat radius: 520nm

Mission duration: 1.5 - 2.5 hours

Operational Planning

Cruise: 31,400ft msl @ 512KTAS, 300-350KIAS or .7 to .75 Mach

Loiter: 15,000 - 12,000ft MSL, wait for tasking

In flight refueling: 31,000ft @ 300KIAS (KC-135), 15,000ft MSL @ 270KIAS (KC-130), ONLY as required.

RTB: 41,600ft MSL

Average speed: 505KTAS

Operation Limits Quick Ref

Rotational Speed: Stick back at 135KIAS, rotation occurs between 150-180KIAS depending on weight

Pattern Speed: 200-250KIAS

Approach Speed: 165-185KIAS,do not go below 165KIAS

Max Gear Extension: 230KIAS

Max Flaps Extension (half): 280KIAS

Max Flaps Extension (full): 230KIAS

Max Dragchute Deployment: 150KIAS

Max Wheelbrake Speed: 60KIAS, higher than that and you lose future effectiveness. Use higher only in emergencies.