F-100 In War Thunder : A Basic Review

[@abitofapickle6255]

History Fact: A good chunk of the F-100 pilots switched to the F-105. Even though it had the highest attrition rate, the 105 was safer than the 100 to fly.

[@TimsVariety]

Being less safe than the F-105 was a pretty heavy accomplishment.

[@zanaduz2018]

The *infamous* Sabre dance was a notoriously bad problem associated with its tricky low-speed handling

[@hideakibanno7540]

@@TimsVariety Neither where particulary unsafe though, it was just due to the shitty mission profiles they where given

[@hideakibanno7540]

@@zanaduz2018 Only a problem in early A models

[@abitofapickle6255]

@hideakibanno7540 Sabres were notorious for compressor stalls as well.

[@v3es473]

F-100 would be really lovely if there weren't 30G missiles it constantly gets uptiered into

[@bmac7643]

Those damn A-5s

[@kylebrady969]

​@bmac7643 A-10's with all aspect f-you boomsticks

[@dr.raccoonphd8045]

Gaijin try not to give France the worst possible version of US jets challenge: impossible

[@redwarrior69340]

yeah we get often shafted with missiles and radar ... and all things really , it sucks

[@dr.raccoonphd8045]

@@redwarrior69340 gaijin when it comes to countermeasures on the F-8E(FN): “you have to give us irrefutable proof that this aircraft used countermeasures operationally with signed approval from the current French minister of defence” gaijibbles when it comes to countermeasures of the F-5C: “haha oopsie we don’t care that it never used countermeasures and literally couldn’t carry them, its making us so much money with sales we couldn’t care less”

[@loicalex]

At this point it's intentional. France is most the screwed nation in the game.

[@thedanktankdriver00]

Maybe if gaijin wold add that nations vehicles to there own tech tree and not use filler vehicles from other’s countries that wold be fun but all we get is just copy paste copy paste what ever they can do to make money with the least amount of work possible

[@thedanktankdriver00]

@@loicalexare you sure top tier French tanks are great and mirages are pretty good go look at the Italian tech tree there a lot of gaps in line ups, out aaa goes from 3.3 to 5.3 to 8.3… the fuck u supposed to do at 7.7-8.0 our tanks are basically the leo and don’t even get me started on the helicopters. Just look at the starting one they give you and look at what’s and how long it will take to get there

[@MrJknight3135]

I got to see a super saber at an airshow a few years ago and they explained unlike more modern jets it's afterburner was an ON/OFF type instead of throttling so it makes a very loud distinctive THUD when you kick it on. It was really cool to witness.

[@starliner2498]

I believe the TF-30 engines on the F-111 and F-14A were the first to actually implement throttlable afterburners (5 settings)

[@MiniMe943]

The F-100D is still my most-played vehicle in War Thunder. 600+ battles and counting. It's a really fun jet when you get the hang of it and still competitive in 2023. Great review!

[@daddy_marx6823]

There is an all aspect missile en-route to your location

[@tomsmith7207]

I broke down and bought it yesterday after this review lol

[@DragoneyeVII]

Shout out to the French one not getting the same missile as the other two despite sharing the same BR.

[@colbymcdowell2045]

7:50 definitely had me at the edge of my seat lol

[@jgdowell]

My grandfather flew in the Army Air Corps and switched over to the Air Force when it was created. He was an F100 squadron leader during Vietnam. They were pretty much only used for CAS missions, and his squadron never lost a plane. I've always had a soft spot for them, as he earned his "Mach Busters Club" membership in one of them.

[@sayorisione8868]

This is why I stay up to 3:00 now. Just for Tim to post in the morning

[@TimsVariety]

Only on Wednesdays ;-)

[@steve9636]

Maybe I've said this before, but I so appreciate these videos. Love the historical context of each aircraft, straightforward assessment of its capabilities, and especially your engaging but never silly tone. I often find myself giving planes another chance after watching your videos because I switch aircraft a lot and it can be hard to switch between styles of play.

[@alaskan_bigfoot9090]

good timing, this is my next unlock in US air force, i wasnt sure if i wanted to use it or grind past for the phantom without spading it, i may give it a try.

[@TimsVariety]

You should, you may find out you like it. The F-100 is a very popular jet in WT.

[@alaskan_bigfoot9090]

@@TimsVariety Update: I actually love the plane, almost spaded it in a day and got the first phantom unlocked, glad i tried this one out.

[@solaris5831]

I was looking for a channel that told how different planes in war thunder worked and the real life history behind them, After not long of searching I found your channel and it’s the best thunder content I have watched yet! Thanks so much man keep up the excellent work!!

[@TimsVariety]

I live to serve! (And there are over 200 reviews to binge out on!!!! ... just .. forgive some of my older stuff ... ;-) )

[@tomsmith7207]

Even if I never play this jet, it’s always a treat to get a Tim’s Variety review on it.

[@russell33313]

love the history you give

[@rafdaguy6103]

I needed this, thank you Tim!

[@Idk-cz9ms]

This thing is a fun little plane when I get bored of grinding high tier I’ll typically go for this the f104 or f80

[@MiaMooreA]

Not 100% sure but I was told the Aim9 E is just a uncaged B. So that's why it's bad.

[@TimsVariety]

Its not *exactly* a B, but its really close.

[@delfinenteddyson9865]

2:25 lmao; "you fly into my line of fire? well, good luck!"

[@TimsVariety]

I really do try to avoid FF kills .. but sometimes they try SO HARD ..

[@delfinenteddyson9865]

@@TimsVariety :D

[@TimsVariety]

@@delfinenteddyson9865 I've got enormous amounts of footage of people slotting in in front of me WHILE I'M FIRING GUNS ON SOME GUY, like slotting in directly into the line of clearly visible tracers. Its even worse at the lower tiers.

[@alexturnbackthearmy1907]

@@TimsVariety Nah, it is worst at supersonic jets. So many FF by missiles and guns after dude just randomly pops up in an established chase...

[@brentbesser]

Your reviews are very accurate, I use the f100 as a boom and zoomer and am picky about my targets which makes the missiles this plane carries more effective, sitting above everone for awhile, to pick out the pilots who are not manuevring a lot I come straight down on top of them ...I received a two replies today and appreciated that, in game I am ...-The Exorcist- good hunting.

[@johnwhite4960]

This was really fun bird to run around in, another fine video. Thanks chief

[@Fine19867]

This is my most used jet love it and you clean up in down tier

[@0Ploxx]

it is mandatory to listen to black sabbath while flying the aircraft

[@TimsVariety]

It is 100% true facts that a rockin' soundtrack gives better K/D ratios.

[@0Ploxx]

@@TimsVariety I just want my Shrikes :(

[@_ace_defective_]

The F-100 is surprisingly pretty fun, at 9.3 i think it does well. Obviously it does have its weaknesses, being a very early supersonic jet, but it's honestly quite capable, especially where it's at right now with its frequent downtiers. It's just in an awkward spot where it's... kinda fast and... kinda maneuverable, but not particularly good at both lol

[@cmdrTremyss]

Have to play AGAINST F5C-s and A10-s... Sad times.

[@jaxonwhite2267]

its nice that people are finally liking this plane

[@loicalex]

Life is weird, I played it again yesterday after mixed feelings at the start. Ending up with a 3.2K/D ratio so far, I like it now. It's a very situational aircraft tho. Speed is paramount, more than any other plane

[@masterchief6739]

How do I fly it when it's just stock? I have only a few upgrades and I'm struggling

[@tomatoflight]

Head ons, ground targets, and live with an SL loss

[@tomatoflight]

Head ons, ground targets, and live with an SL loss

[@tomatoflight]

Head ons, ground targets, and live with an SL loss

[@icegamer2511]

Lets gooo tim, gonna get f100a soon so this is helpful.

[@GatorGreenGladiator]

I think it should go down a bit still in ARB.9.3 is still too high IMO. Great jet to fly if you keep good speed. But she is very unstable at high speeds and locks up right away.

[@bradenhagen7977]

Definitely too much compression. It would absolutely slaughter 8.0s. Same reason the mig 19 won't go down.

[@depilot2035]

The F-100 aka the Hun, the vacuum cleaner, the catfish and my personal favorite the SUCC

[@OGMaverickGaming]

The big reasons I borderline hate the F-100 are 1. Takes the full runway to take off with a maxed bomb load due to it be under powered. 2. Unlike the f-104c, I can actually stay supersonic even tho I have to refuel 3 times per match while as mentioned the f-100 can barely reach mach 1 even without load. If the engine were switched from the J57-P-21 with another variant like the J57-P-20a, that extra 1k lbs of thrust would've given the F-100 a much need performance boost.

[@mrcoolkidgaming7089]

The nose of the jet kind of looks like a vacuum cleaner and a catfish, just looking at it

[@Zincboy1]

I really enjoy the f100D. The aim9Bs can be suprisingly good and having 4 of them is nice. I had some of my best matches in air rb in this jet and it is the plane I used the most to grind rank 6 in the french aviation tech tree.

[@TomPrickVixen]

Not that bad of a plane, at least since it got the custom load-out option, but I'd say for CAS u better stick to the A-4E (if u have it), below 9.7!

[@farmcat9873]

Ya that's all we ever get is mostly up tier games, so be prepared to suffer.

[@fishjohn014]

Just a little tip....the AIM-9E's can pull much harder than you realize You had a lot of opportunities to shoot at people pulling long swooping 6-7g turns as they pursued your teamsmates......you gotta take those shots An AIM9-E will hit 90% of the time if an enemy is tunnel visioned on your teammate and they're under 2.5km away Dont use them like aim 9 bs

[@alexturnbackthearmy1907]

True. That missile gameplay really hit me hard, so many missed opportunities.

[@charlescassidy2023]

I love the look of the F100, I have a hard time disliking the look of any aircraft (yes I still have some exceptions) but it’s a really cool way to visualize how we conquered the skies.

[@MandaCoster]

Tim upload I watch❤

[@xavierthrift1351]

Another banger from our king

[@FatherExo]

Mr Tim, if you ever need any help with your reviews and maybe a single segment of the video that covers Simulator battles regarding aircraft, let me know I’d be happy just to help with gameplay in regards to Sim :)

[@Colinfleisch]

My grandfather flew the Super Sabre and would always tell me growing up that he had to bail 4 times which makes a lot more sense now.

[@kokadosh8763]

A Jet so old, even the afterburners still looks like GTA san Graphics (Same with the Mig 19 and Lim 5p lmao)

[@rodolfohernandez3303]

Still have the F-100 in my inventory, used it as last resort, because of the performance it gives which is very poor, only used it as CAS

[@johnadams614]

1:42 that was close

[@TimsVariety]

7:49 was a little closer ;-)

[@johnadams614]

@@TimsVarietyNo kidding!

[@spindash64]

Honestly, I find it maneuvers pretty nicely against standard uptier opponents

[@bobdole6768]

underated now if you ask me, you are fast enough to avoid aim9ls and their carriers after they were nerfed

[@redwarrior69340]

i love your videos but i'm getting a sour taste about the fact that france's model gets the short end of the stick with missiles and the AGM

[@daddytito917]

I guess I’ll have to give this jet a try, I skipped over it because I didn’t get it until after the aim9L trash was added unfortunately. P.S. Thanks for always putting out informative and interesting videos tim!

[@DarthCody700]

As far as the visuals go, I'm just waiting for the French Jura shark paint scheme from Algeria

[@RogueBeatsARG]

Didn't they released this plane together with the Mig19? That was the real Russian bias 😅

[@TimsVariety]

Correct, the F-100 and Mig-19 were the first 2 supersonic planes in WT, released at the same time if memory serves.

[@RogueBeatsARG]

@@TimsVariety and British Dorito too!

[@M22Fan]

I really like the thunderbird skin :)

[@DieErsteKartoffel]

I love the dust devil

[@connormoylan2466]

You be quiet sir, the F-100 is a beautiful plane, you sit in a corner and think about what you've done. Love you man

[@errornamenotfound2513]

Can you do a review for Seafire FR47 pls?

[@TimsVariety]

I'll get to it eventually, I do have a significant amount of prop reviews coming up (a handful already produced) but it'll be a while before I get to the seafire specifically.

[@ODST_Parker]

Looking forward to the Chinese F-100A, even if it's a downgrade.

[@TimsVariety]

Its not really much of a downgrade, the performance differences between the 100s are minor enough that I felt comfortable covering them in one review. The flaps are the biggest difference, and in the final analysis that one feature isn't critical.

[@ODST_Parker]

@@TimsVariety I just mean that it is objectively worse, with no flaps (for combat or landings), no drag chute, and only one set of pylons for ordnance. Still effective in the same ways, but is certainly missing features.

[@bias0437]

If i recall correctly, the F100A is actually (im not 100% sure about this, but i saw it on another youtube video) a better dogfighter than the F100D, something to do with less weight?

[@TimsVariety]

@@bias0437 The difference is very slight, 95% of players wouldn't notice.

[@bias0437]

@@TimsVariety Ah, makes sense. Thanks tim

[@grimsonfart]

Been forcing myself to use it to grind the F104A and damn what a mediocre machine. If it wasn't for the fact that most games you will face Mig21's and SU25s that will send 30G missiles up your ass the second you give them the opportunity it might be a decent jet. You really need to play this jet passively, any aggression, any small mistake in positioning and you will immidiately regret it since you really can't ever afford to get a Mig21 or SU25 anywhere near your rear end, one will run you down and outturn you the other will launch an undodgeable missile your way. Then there is the problem of always needing to stay fast, while also having to deal with unbearable control stiffening at those high speeds. Just an awkward aircraft overall, unless you get downtiered which is a rare occurence.

[@mutingp]

Bomber do really need a revamp

[@josjas7025]

Will you post a ajs37, wanna know just how bad it ist😅

[@TimsVariety]

AJS-37 is already produced, but it won't be next.

[@josjas7025]

@@TimsVariety Wow you're working hard! 👍

[@TimsVariety]

@@josjas7025 More accurately, I was working hard a few weekends ago. I usually keep 4-7 reviews pre made and ready to go, incase I end up swamped and busy for a few weeks or something.

[@matthieuzglurg6015]

Currently grinding french jets to go alongside my 9.7 ground lineup that I enjoy quite a bit (AMX-40 + the two AMX-32s, with various support vehicles). I was wondering if I should grind the F-100D (as I could start today) or if that's just a waste of time and should rather focus on the Etendard IVM Thoughts?

[@BunnyDahlia]

Etendard is a dedicated CAS aircraft and has stunning flight performance for a subsonic jet; you should fly it like an upgraded Mystere IIC but with a much stronger engine. You also get CCIP for rockets and bombs, as well as MCLOS bombs, and the DEFA cannons do slap even with Realshitter. Unfortunately, it doesn't have flares (even though it did in real life, as well as a countermeasure pod replacing the drag chute) and its AAMs are pretty poor (Aim-9B's even though it could carry Magic's). If you're doing CAS, I'd definitely go with the Etendard. Otherwise, the Jag and F100D are probably the better air superiority, especially at 9.7 where there's going to be a lot of all-aspects.

[@Bergebis]

Make sure to take into account the new BR adjustments for ground vehicles, your line ups might be different after the coming update

[@matthieuzglurg6015]

@@Bergebis my current lineup is AMX-40 (9.7) + AMX-32 (9.3) + AMX-32-105 (9.0). Rest is support vehicles or backups that *could* work but are undertiered anyway (AMX-30-DCA and AMX-13-HOT which are both 8.0) as far as I can tell, neither the AMX-40 nor the AMX-32 are affected by the BR change, they're both staying at BR 9.7 and 9.3 respectively (and rightfully so in my opinion, even with the BR changes. AMX-40 was nice-ish but AMX-32 was kinda weak) and the AMX-32-105 is going to 9.3 which doesn't affect the lineup at all. Even if they decide to move up the AMX-32 to 9.7 I'd still be in the clear, I'll start being in trouble if they decide to move the AMX-40 to 10.0 considering it's the backbone of my lineup

[@BunnyDahlia]

@@Bergebis Ah, I haven't had time to check the recent changes. They're trying to decompress tiers, right? So hopefully it won't be so bad with the Extended and all-aspects.

[@zanaduz2018]

The Etendard and this are not completely comparable: the Hun is a multirole fighter-bomber that will let you dump some ordnance on the ground battle before working to help keep the skies clear, whereas the Etendard is a more dedicated strike jet giving more hard points for air-to-mud weapons.

[@topfart14]

i love you tom vatireys

[@danielfoley6839]

You are using the aim 9 E s wrong. Instead siting on the guys 6 and cherry picking the perfect moment when they re flying straight to launch, you need to lead it hard and launch as soon as you get a lock within 2km and you will get very reliable kills with them. They are great missiles are perform better that missiles like the r60 currently.

[@alexturnbackthearmy1907]

R-60 is a joke. I think i killed more blues by it then reds, they are literally sentient and actively avoid hitting target they are aimed at.

[@GooberD]

Always love to see a new post!

[@TimsVariety]

Every Wednesday! :-)

[@yamantisshrimp2808]

The flying catfish

[@underworldgameshd69]

F-100 is my favorite jet

[@bornonthebattlefront4883]

Somehow I get the freaking saber dog at the same BR as this Significantly slower, only gets Aim 9B’s and has no bombs We need decompression

[@זהסודי-ה7מ]

Isn't the sabre dog 9.0?

[@bornonthebattlefront4883]

@@זהסודי-ה7מ yes But just like 7.0, 9.0 doesn’t exist, you either get 9.3, 10.0 or 8.3 I’ve never been in a 9.0 game And the .3 difference isn’t nearly enough Decompression would mean 9.0 could actually exist

[@jimbobhootenanny4440]

I used to love the f-100 now I fly the f-8e

[@hampter5379]

funny catfish jet

[@johnroscoe2406]

The only way to enjoy War Thunder anymore is to follow Tim's Variety for information and DollarPlays for goofiness. The actual playing of the game? No thanks. Tortured enough for the past 5 years it's not fun anymore.

[@boombam-bl6hz]

jack of some traits master of none

[@Panzerzwerg]

Ah yes, catfish plane

[@cptstratboss8561]

LEAD THE DAMN MISSLE HARD!

[@Respawndierepeat]

no flares are pain

[@АнтонАгацкий]

still nice plane

[@mitchellflaig2163]

first also,i have over 3000 kills in the f100a,its the better model

[@alexadre2142]

I used to like this

[@krellio9006]

Mig 21 and Mig 19 straight up better than the F100 I dont get why its not together in 9.0 with the Sabre dogs

[@TimsVariety]

In my opinion, its the excellent cannons and the uncaged seeker missile it carries.

[@krellio9006]

@@TimsVariety idk man, slower than Mig-19 and 21, worse in turn than both of them but a bit better missile and more cannon ammo dont really do it justice. I cant call it Glass cannon either because its really crap at getting kills in the first place. I have good matches with the Sabre dogs despite not that good plane, i have not gotten a single good match from F-100 every other match is also facing all aspect missile

[@hideakibanno7540]

@@krellio9006 The 100 is a lot faster than the 19 and the 21s at that BR range are all crap with 60 rounds of ammo and barely capable of breaking mach unless you get a total uptier

[@krellio9006]

@@hideakibanno7540 >a lot faster >100km slower top speed >worse acceleration I fly Mig 21 PFM and F-13, I know that F-100 is fodder for the Mig 21 and Mig 19 Mig 21 PFM breaking mach less than 1 minute off the airfield no need to lie to me man

[@goldbergshekelstein]

@@krellio9006 Holy Skill issue, the 19 struggles to break Mach 1 on the deck while the F-100 is comfortable at 1.03, the 100 also has 4 Aim9-E and is armed with one of the best Gun sets in the game, maneuvrability at all speeds is also much better than the 19 and has better EE than the 21 which will kill itself on the first turn and is barely capable of breaking Mach herself, you suffer from and extreme case of premium player syndrome

[@kiri101]

I've been grinding my way to this for a while in the Chinese tree and I've kinda lost my motivation now that its clear the A model is worse in so many ways but at the same BR :/

[@PAUL-ESNEED]

It isn't worse - it's arguably better because it's a lot lighter so it accelerates and turns better.

[@thatlocalnerd8455]

Gaijin as well basically made the F-100A have the same engine so it in terms of engine performance is the same as the F-100D now

[@thatlocalnerd8455]

@@dundukk9450 tim isn't right or wrong he gives an over view of the vehicle and what play style is better for the vehicle doesn't mean you can't take it out how you please just what strengths it as compare to its weaknesses

[@thatlocalnerd8455]

@@dundukk9450 some minor lack of information you think the world has ended

[@thatlocalnerd8455]

@@dundukk9450 no content creator creator is 100% correct with information especially Tim who has to do multiple vehicles reviews which requires to play different vehicles which on their own have completely different play styles and bring that video out by a deadline and produce more videos on other vehicles/other content at the same time compared to someone who can sink an extra amount time on the vehicle and learn the finer details of the performance. it's honestly unrealistic to think that of a content creator to have 100% information on everything they do

[@thesnazzycomet]

smash

[@chinzynator]

apparently, if you carry a load of rockets, they can act as flares in a pinch so those pesky Su-25s and A-10s wont immediately shoot you down