Pineville in Rapides Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
North American F-100D "Super Sabre"
Production---1956-1959
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, April 21, 2022
1. North American F-100D "Super Sabre" Marker
Type: Supersonic Interceptor
Weight: 38,048 lbs, loaded (19 tons)
Armament: Four - M39 20mm Cannon, Two - GAM-83A Bulldog Missiles, Four - GAR-8 Sidewinder Missiles, Rockets, Special Stores and/or up to 7,040 lbs External Stores
Engine: Pratt & Whitney J57-P-21, 16,500 lb Thrust
Max Speed: 926.6 mph
Range: 1,970 miles
Service Ceiling: 55,000 ft
Crew: 1
Number Built: 1,274
The F-100 was the descendant of the successful "Sabre" series of the Korean War and saw extensive use in Vietnam. Its features included the first auto-pilot for supersonic jet and a low altitude bombing system.
F-100s replaced the F-102 in the Louisiana Air National Guard 159th Fighter Wing in 1970 and were replaced by the F-4C Phantom II in 1979.
SN: 63-020; Object ID# 666926
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1970.
Location. 31° 22.186′ N, 92° 24.275′ W. Marker is in Pineville, Louisiana, in Rapides Parish. Marker is on E STreet near 3rd Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pineville LA 71360, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. D7-K Bulldozer (here, next to this marker); M728 Combat Engineer Vehicle (a few steps from this marker); M551 "Sheridan" Armored Airborne Assault Reconnaissance Vehicle
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More about this marker. Streets given are inside Camp Beauregard. Located on the grounds of the Louisiana National Guard, Camp Beauregard base. The Louisiana Maneuvers & Military Museum is located on site. Highly recommend checking before a visit to make sure base/museum is opened and accessible to civilians, as it is an active military base.
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, April 21, 2022
2. North American F-100D "Super Sabre" Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 51 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 2, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
