North American YF-100A Super Sabre prototype 52-5754
Serial 52-5754 was the first YF-100A prototype and the aircraft George Welch flew on May 25, 1953, reaching supersonic speed during its initial test flight. Its status as the first Super Sabre prototype and first-flight aircraft makes it a historically significant airframe rather than a representative production tail number.
Identity
- Aliases
- YF-100A 52-5754First YF-100A prototypeNorth American NA-180-1
- Name
- North American YF-100A Super Sabre prototype 52-5754
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- Serial 52-5754 was the first YF-100A prototype and the aircraft George Welch flew on May 25, 1953, reaching supersonic speed during its initial test flight. Its status as the first Super Sabre prototype and first-flight aircraft makes it a historically significant airframe rather than a representative production tail number.
- First Flight Date
- 1953-05-25
- Manufacturer
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- August 1, 2026 at 10:02:19 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 1, 2026 at 10:02:19 UTC
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- Serial Number
- 52-5754
- Vehicle Code
- 52-5754