Канадець F-86E mk.6 Шабля

Canadair Sabre

КраїніКанада
РольВинищувач
Перший політ9 серпня 1950
Побудований1815

У 201 Канадаір Сейбр — реактивний винищувач, побудований Canadair за ліцензією північноамериканської авіації. Варіант північноамериканського F-86 Sabre, він випускався до 1958 року і використовувався в основному Королівськими ВПС Канади (RCAF), поки не був замінений на Canadair CF-104 в 1962 році. Кілька інших військово-повітряних сил також експлуатували літак.

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The “Super” Sabre

У 201 Canadair Sabre Mk.6 is widely regarded by aviation historians and pilots as the finest version of the F-86 ever produced. While based on the North American F-86E, the Canadian version featured a significantly more powerful Orenda engine and a highly optimized wing. These improvements gave the Mk.6 superior climb rates and high-altitude performance compared to its American counterparts, making it a favorite of NATO air forces during the height of the Cold War.

Attribute Technical Specification (Sabre Mk.6)
Роль Day Fighter / Interceptor
команда 1 (Pilot)
Силова установка 1 × Avro Canada Orenda 14 turbojet
Thrust 7,275 lbf (32.36 kN)
Максимальна швидкість 710 mph (1,142 km/h) at sea level
Rate of Climb 11,800 ft/min (3,600 m/min)
Service Ceiling 54,000 feet (16,460 m)
Зброя 6 × .50 cal (12.7 mm) M3 Browning machine guns

Engineering Superiority: The Orenda and the Wing

  • The Orenda 14 Engine: The heart of the Mk.6 was the Avro Canada Orenda 14. It provided nearly 1,000 lbs more thrust than the J47 engines used in American Sabres. This extra power fundamentally changed the aircraft’s energy management, allowing it to out-accelerate almost any threat in the sky.
  • The “6-3” Slatted Wing: The Mk.6 combined the “6-3” wing (referring to a 6-inch increase at the root and 3-inch at the tip) with leading-edge slats. This allowed for high top speeds while maintaining the excellent low-speed handling and tight turning radius required for dogfighting.
  • Sugar Scoops: The Mk.6 featured small, auxiliary air intakes on the fuselage (often called “sugar scoops”) to provide cooling air to the engine bay, a distinctive visual cue for Canadian-built Sabres.
  • Liquid Oxygen (LOX) System: Unlike earlier versions, the Mk.6 utilized a LOX system for the pilot, which allowed for longer missions at the high altitudes where the Orenda engine excelled.

NATO’s Shield and the “Golden Hawks”

  • RCAF Service: The Royal Canadian Air Force operated several wings of Mk.6 Sabres in Europe, where they were considered the “top cover” for NATO, often outperforming the early Soviet MiGs and American jets in mock combat.
  • The Golden Hawks: To celebrate the 50th anniversary of flight in Canada, the RCAF formed the Golden Hawks aerobatic team using gold-painted Sabre Mk.6s. Their high-thrust engines allowed for spectacular vertical maneuvers that other teams couldn’t match.
  • Global Success: The Mk.6 was exported to West Germany, South Africa, and Colombia. It served as the Luftwaffe’s primary day fighter until the arrival of the F-104 Starfighter.
  • Preservation: Several Mk.6s remain airworthy today in the hands of collectors and heritage flights, often being the stars of airshows due to the thunderous roar of the Orenda engine.

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