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North American F-107 Ultra Sabre
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F-107 Specifications

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fighter/bomber
one
P&W J75
24,500 lbs.
61' 10"
36' 7"
22,696 lbs.
42,537 lbs.
4- 20 mm
10,000 lbs.
575 mph
1,295 mph
39,900 fpm
53,200 feet
2,430 miles
9/10/56






The North American F-107 Ultra Sabre is the only American jet fighter ever to have an air intake on the top of its fuselage.

Three aircraft were built in answer to U.S.A.F. requirements for a fighter/bomber to deliver a nuclear payload while flying at up to twice the speed of sound.

To make room for the fire control radar, the engine air intake of the F-107 was moved to the top of the fuselage behind the cockpit.

Rather than ailerons, the aircraft used spoilers which allowed it to roll at supersonic speeds.

Other features of the aircraft included an all-moving vertical fin and a variable area inlet duct to automatically control the air intake to the engine.

The F-107 never went into production.


F-107
A rc F-107 Ultra Sabre by Bigdoginit of RC Groups.  It was built from Parkjets plans and is made from foam.  Power is by a Hi Max HA2025-4200 turning a pusher prop. Wingspan is 30" and length is 41".



Ron Schwarzkopf writes: "I stumbled upon your website while doing an occasional search. It seems you're looking for pics of North American F-107 rc airplane models, along with other types. I have finished, and flown last year, a 1/7.5 scale North American F-107 that has been scratch built. The airplane is powered by a TJT-300 turbojet, and is currently being "re-engined," along with receiving additional detail. Enclosed is a picture that I happen to have on hand."

If there is a F-107 that you want us to show on this page, please email us.



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Bigdoginit from RC Groups launching his rc F-107 Ultra Sabre.


F-107
RC F-107 scratch built by Frank Burke. It is a pusher prop profile model made from Depron foam with a wingspan of 24" and a length 33".  The motor is a Grayson Hobby brushless and it turns a 6 x 4 pusher prop.


F-107
The rc F-107 Ultra Sabre scratch built by Sergio Vergara.   The giant scale airplane has a wingspan of 76" and a length 103" with power from a Jet Cat P-120 turbine.


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Ron Schwarzkopf's rc F-107.


F-107
A rc F-107 built by Mike Dudley. It has a 30" wingspan. Power comes from a 68 mm EDF. Weight is about 1 3/4 lbs.