F-86 Sabre
| F-86 Sabre | ||
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| Description | ||
| Role | ||
| Crew | 1 | |
| 'Dimensions\' | ||
| Length | 11.4 m | 37 ft 6 in |
| Wingspan | 11.3 m | 37 ft 1 in |
| Height | 4.5 m | 14 ft 8 in |
| Wing area | ||
| Weights | ||
| Empty | ||
| Loaded | 6,300 kg | 13,791 lb |
| Maximum take-off | ||
| Powerplant | ||
| Engines | One General Electric J-47 turbojet | |
| Power | 24 kN | 5,200 lb |
| Performance | ||
| Maximum speed | ||
| Combat range | ||
| Ferry range | ||
| Service ceiling | ||
| Rate of climb | ||
| Armament | ||
| Guns | Six 12.7 mm machine guns , eight 127 mm rockets | Six 0.5 in machine guns, eight 5 in rockets |
| Bombs | 900 kg | 2,000 lb |
The first proposals for the North American Aviation F-86 Sabre were made in 1944, but construction was not begun until after World War II. Many elements of German jet design were implemented in the Sabre. The XP-86 prototype, which would become the F-86 Sabre, first flew on October 1, 1947.
The F-86 Sabre entered service in 1949 and was the primary United States Air Force jet fighter used in Korea. It often was placed in combat against the superior Soviet MiG-15. Superior US pilot training versus Korean and Chinese training accounted for some of the US success in the air war. Other factors included Soviet pilots' reluctance to engage Americans over battlefields for fear of being captured. Technically, the Soviet Union was not involved in the Korean War, and as such could not afford captured pilots. The Sabre was the first U.S. production aircraft to be fitted with ejector seats.
The type was produced under licence by the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation in Australia, re-engined with the Rolls Royce Avon, and also by Canadair in Canada.
Approximately 9500 were constructed. Several are still held by private owners.
SPECIFICATIONS (F-86A)
Span: 37 ft 1 in (11.3 m)
Length: 37 ft 6 in (11.4 m)
Height: 14 ft 8 in (4.5 m)
Weight: 13,791 lb (6,300 kg) loaded
Armament: Six 0.5 in (12.7 mm) machine guns and eight 5 in (127 mm) rockets or 2,000 lb (900 kg) of bombs
Engine: One General Electric J-47 turbojet of 5,200 lb (24 kN) thrust.
Cost: $178,000
Crew: One
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