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Courtesy of the National Museum of the United States Air Force
The North American F-86 Sabre was designed in the 1940's as a subsonic fighter aircraft. The Sabre entered service with the United States Air Force in 1949. The F-86 saw action and became the primary U.S. air combat fighter in the Korean War. Various models were produced in day fighter, fighter-bomber, and all-weather interceptor configurations with a variety of armaments. U.S. production of the Sabre ended in December, 1956.
This aircraft is painted in the marking of the one flown by fighter-ace Major Frederick "Boots" Blesse who was credited with 10 kills in the Korean War.
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Specifications
| Length: |
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37' 6" |
| Wingspan: |
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37' |
| Height: |
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14' |
| Empty Weight: |
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10,500 lbs. |
| Gross Weight: |
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17,000 lbs. |
| Cruise Speed: |
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500 mph |
| Maximum Speed: |
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650 mph |
| Range: |
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~1,000 miles |
| Service Ceiling: |
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48,000' |
| Powerplant: |
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General Electric J-47-GE-27 Turbojet |
| Year: |
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1952 |
| Serial Number: |
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51-13371 |
| Location: |
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Military Hangar |
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