North American F-86F Sabre

North American F-86 Sabre

CountryUSA
RoleFighter aircraft
First flight1 October 1947
Built9860

The North American F-86 Sabre, sometimes called the Sabrejet, was a transonic jet fighter aircraft. Produced by North American Aviation, the Sabre is best known as the United States’ first swept wing fighter that could counter the similarly-winged Soviet MiG-15 in high-speed dogfights over the skies of the Korean War (1950–1953). Considered one of the best and most important fighter aircraft in that war, the F-86 is also rated highly in comparison with fighters of other eras. Although it was developed in the late 1940s and was outdated by the end of the ’50s, the Sabre proved versatile and adaptable, and continued as a front-line fighter in numerous air forces until the last active operational examples were retired by the Bolivian Air Force in 1994.

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The North American F-86 Sabre was a jet fighter aircraft that played a pivotal role in the Korean War. It was the first American fighter to incorporate swept wings, which improved its performance at high speeds. The F-86 was designed to counter the Soviet MiG-15, which had superior speed and altitude capabilities. The F-86 proved to be a formidable opponent, achieving a kill ratio of 10:1 against the MiG-15. The F-86 was also used by other countries, such as Canada, Australia, Japan, and Pakistan. The F-86 was one of the most successful and influential fighters of the early jet age, and it earned the nickname “Sabrejet” for its sleek and elegant appearance.

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