Prefab model 1/72 fighter F-86F Saber / Canadair CL-13 B Saber VI Starter kit Heller 56277 The kit includes paint and glue The North American F-86 Saber is an American single-seat turbojet fighter that was considered a worthy opponent of the MiG-15 during the Korean War. The flight of the F-86 prototype, which was equipped with a Chevrolet J35-C-3 engine, took place in October 1947. The aircraft entered the production line in 1949. The F-86 was the first production fighter capable of exceeding the speed of sound. The North American F-86 Saber was the main fighter of the US during the Korean War, which could compete with and successfully fight the MiG-15. According to estimates, the ratio of combat losses of both these machines is 2:1 in favor of the American machine. The F-86 also participated in other conflicts: in the Indo-Pakistani War in 1965 and in the Bangladesh War of Independence in 1971. About a dozen versions of the F-86 were created, which differed from each other in design. engine, weapons and missions completed. Three versions are most popular. The F-86A, the first serial fighter variant, produced 554 units. Another F-86D with the new General Electric J47-GE-17 engine, distinctive elongated nose and new horizontal tail. A total of 2,504 units of this version were produced. Finally, the F-86F version with the new General Electric J47-GE-27 engine and reinforced wings. 2239 units of this version were produced. F-86 was also produced under the license of mines. in Australia and Canada. A total of 9,812 units of this successful aircraft were produced. Technical data (F-86F version): Maximum speed: 1106 km/h, rate of climb: 45.7 m/s, maximum altitude 15100 m, maximum flight range: 2454 km, armament: fixed - 6 M2 Browning 12 machine guns 7 mm hanging up to 2400 kg of bombs and missiles.
