Project High Wire

Project High Wire was a United States Air Force (USAF) modernization programme for selected North American Aviation F-100C, D and F Super Sabres that were still in active inventory.

[3] The aircraft was known for its efficacy as a platform for nuclear toss bombing due to its high top speed, although it shared a number of flaws with the F-100As.

Project High Wire modifications were extensive and dictated a change in the block number assignment, i.e.: F-100C-10-NH to F-100C-11-NH Note: NA – Los Angeles, CA and NH – Columbus, OH The F-100D was also a fighter-bomber but an improved version of the F-100C.

List of changes and rescinded(R): D-model High Wire modifications were also performed on A-models and previously upgraded C-models.

Serial Number Information: Total Production 2,294 Note: NA - Los Angeles, CA and NH - Columbus, OH