North American F-86 Sabre
1947 fighter aircraft family by North American Aviation
The F-86 Sabre (nicknamed the "Sabre jet") was an American fighter plane made by North American Aviation. It first flew in 1947, and was introduced to battle the MiG-15 in the Korean War. Unlike the fighter before it, the F-86 had swept wings to be faster.
| F-86 Sabre | |
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| A North American F-86 over the Planes of Fame Air Museum in Chino, California | |
| Role | Fighter aircraft |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | North American Aviation |
| First flight | 1 October 1947 |
| Introduction | 1949, with USAF |
| Retired | 1994, Bolivia |
| Primary users | United States Air Force Japan Air Self-Defense Force Spanish Air Force Republic of Korea Air Force |
| Number built | 9,860 |
| Unit cost |
US$219,457 (F-86E)
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| Developed from | North American FJ-1 Fury |
| Variants | CAC Sabre Canadair Sabre North American F-86D Sabre North American FJ-2/-3 Fury |
| Developed into | North American FJ-4 Fury North American YF-93 North American F-100 Super Sabre |
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