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F-86 Sabre
North American · USA
The F-86 Sabre was the United States' first swept-wing fighter capable of countering the Soviet MiG-15. It became an icon of the 1950s for its agility and high-speed dogfighting capabilities over "MiG Alley."
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1950 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 1,106 km/h |
| Range | 2,454 km |
| Ceiling | 15,100 m |
| Engines | 1x General Electric J47-GE-27 turbojet |
Armament & Payload
6x .50 cal (12.7 mm) M3 Browning machine guns; 2,400 lb of bombs or rockets.
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MiG-15bis →
Fighter
F-86 Sabre
North American · USA
The F-86 Sabre was the United States' first swept-wing fighter capable of countering the Soviet MiG-15. It became an icon of the 1950s for its agility and high-speed dogfighting capabilities over "MiG Alley."
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1950 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 1,106 km/h |
| Range | 2,454 km |
| Ceiling | 15,100 m |
| Engines | 1x General Electric J47-GE-27 turbojet |
Armament & Payload
6x .50 cal (12.7 mm) M3 Browning machine guns; 2,400 lb of bombs or rockets.