North American F-86 Sabre
Summary
| Category | Combat aircraft |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| First flight | 1 October 1947 |
| Year of introduction | 1949 |
| Number produced | 9860 units |
| Average unit price | $1.2 million |
Description
The F-86 Sabre was the first American aircraft with a swept wing configuration, which offered greater speed compared to straight wings. It became well-known for its encounters with the MiG-15 during the Korean War. The initial version, F-86A, was inferior to the MiG-15 in several aspects. The MiG-15, being lighter and equipped with a more powerful engine, had the advantage in speed and ceiling.
Subsequent versions of the Sabre saw improved performance with more powerful engines and wing modifications. Training versions (TF-86) and reconnaissance variants (RF-86) were also developed.
Technical specifications
| Version: CA-27 Sabre | |
|---|---|
| Crew | 1 pilot |
| Operational range | 2410 km (1498 mi) |
| Maximum speed | 1127 km/h (700 mph) |
| Wing area | 28.1 m² (302.5 sqft) |
| Wingspan | 11.3 m (37.1 ft) |
| Height | 4.4 m (14.4 ft) |
| Length | 11.4 m (37.5 ft) |
| Service ceiling | 15850 m (52001 ft) |
| Empty weight | 5443 kg (12000 lbs) |
| Max. takeoff weight | 9621 kg (21211 lbs) |
| Climb rate | 61.0 m/s (200.1 ft/s) |
| Powerplant | 1 × turbojet Rolls-Royce Avon 26 delivering 3402 kgp |
Current operating countries
No country is operating the F-86 Sabre in 2024.
All operators
Argentina • Australia • Belgium • Bangladesh • Bolivia • Canada • Colombia • Germany • Eritrea • Spain • Ethiopia • France • United Kingdom • Greece • Honduras • Indonesia • Iran • Iraq • Italy • Japan • South Korea • Malaysia • Netherlands • Norway • Pakistan • Peru • Philippines • Portugal • Saudi Arabia • Thailand • Tunisia • Turkey • Taiwan • United States • Venezuela • Ex-Yugoslavia • South Africa
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