The F-86 was the Air Force's premier fighter during the Korean War. With its swept wing design it dueled with Mig-15’s for air supremacy in the skies over Korea. Notable Sabre pilots where Capt James Jabbara, 15 kills, Capt Manuel Fernandez, 14.5 kills and Major Frederick “Boot”s Blesse, 10 kills all from the 334 Fighter Interceptor Squadron. “Once An Eagle”
Wing span:
39 ft 1 in (11.91 m)
Length:
37 ft 0 in (11.27 m)
Height:
14 ft 0 in (4.26 m)
Wing Area:
288 sq ft (26.75 sq m)
Weights:
Empty:
10,815 lb (4,906 kg)
Gross T/O:
17,772 lb (8,061 kg)
Performance:
Maximum Speed:
688 mph (1,107 km/h) @ sea level.
Service Ceiling:
48,000 ft (14,630 m)
Cruising Speed:
513 mph (826 km/h)
Normal Range:
463 miles (745 km)
Maximum Range:
1,317 miles (2,120 km)
Powerplant:
Single J47-GE-27 (no afterburner) rated @ 5,910 lbs (2,708 kg) thrust
Armament:
Six .50 caliber M-3 machine guns - 265 rpg. 2,000 lb (907 kg) bombs or 16 x .5 in rockets.
Wing span:
39 ft 1 in (11.91 m)
Length:
37 ft 0 in (11.27 m)
Height:
14 ft 0 in (4.26 m)
Wing Area:
288 sq ft (26.75 sq m)
Weights:
Empty:
10,815 lb (4,906 kg)
Gross T/O:
17,772 lb (8,061 kg)
Performance:
Maximum Speed:
688 mph (1,107 km/h) @ sea level.
Service Ceiling:
48,000 ft (14,630 m)
Cruising Speed:
513 mph (826 km/h)
Normal Range:
463 miles (745 km)
Maximum Range:
1,317 miles (2,120 km)
Powerplant:
Single J47-GE-27 (no afterburner) rated @ 5,910 lbs (2,708 kg) thrust
Armament:
Six .50 caliber M-3 machine guns - 265 rpg. 2,000 lb (907 kg) bombs or 16 x .5 in rockets.
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