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North American F-86F 'Sabre'

Description
  Manufacturer:North American
  Base model:F-86
  Designation:F-86
  Version:F
  Nickname:Sabre
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1948-Present
  Basic role:Fighter
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Specifications
  Length: 37' 6.5" 11.4 m
  Height:14' 9" 4.5 m
  Wingspan: 39' 1.5" 11.9 m
  Wingarea: 313.3 sq ft 29.1 sq m
  Empty Weight: 11,125 lb 5,045 kg
  Gross Weight: 15,198 lb 6,892 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: General Electric J47-GE-27
  Thrust (each): 5,910 lb 2,680 kg

Performance
  Range: 926 miles 1,491 km
  Max Speed: 678 mph 1,091 km/h 589 kt
  Climb: 8,100 ft/min 2,468 m/min

History
DateSubjectEvent
1954/01/02 Col. Willard W. Millikan of the DC Air National Guard, set a record for Speed over a recognized course (unlimited), flying his F-86F (Sn51-13393) from Los Angeles to New York in 4 hours 8 minutes and 5 seconds.
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Known serial numbers
51-2850 / 51-2927, 51-2928 / 51-2943, 51-12936 / 51-12969, 51-12970 / 51-12976, 51-13070 / 51-13169, 51-13170 / 51-13510 , 52-4305 / 52-5163 , 52-5164 / 52-5271 , 52-5272 / 52-5530 , 53-1072 / 53-1228 , 55-3816 / 55-4030 , 55-4983 / 55-5047 , 55-5048 / 55-5117 , 56-2773 / 56-2882 , 57-6338 / 57-6457

Examples of this type may be found at
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Air Force Flight Test Center MuseumEdwards AFBCalifornia
Champlin Fighter MuseumMesaArizona
Colorado ANG - 140th FW, AuroraDenverColorado
Kalamazoo Aviation History MuseumKalamazooMichigan
Luke AFB Air ParkPhoenixArizona
McClellan Aviation MuseumMcClellan AFBCalifornia
San Diego Aerospace MuseumSan DiegoCalifornia
The Air Museum "Planes of Fame"ChinoCalifornia
USAF AcademyUSAF AcademyColorado
USAF Armament MuseumEglin AFBFlorida

F-86F on display

Air Force Flight Test Center Museum

Champlin Fighter Museum

Kalamazoo Aviation History Museum

McClellan Aviation Museum

San Diego Aerospace Museum

The Air Museum "Planes of Fame"

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Recent comments by our visitors
 Walter V.Powell
 Slippery Rock, PA
F-86H 52-2057 is now being restored a Mercer Veteran's Warbird Museum in W.Pa.Formerly part of Merle Maine's collection.
any photos or information about this aircraft would be appreciated.
06/11/2016 @ 03:34 [ref: 69674]
 Bruce Beach DCC(sw) USN Ret.
 Marshall, IL
I am a photo archivist and have aquired a 400 ft 16mm home movie of an air show in Topeka, Ks at Forbes Field either 1957 or 1958 (I think?) with the Minutemen F-86 doing their thing in the air. It also has a B-58, F-100 Thunderbirds and other great aircraft.
07/09/2011 @ 17:29 [ref: 39952]
 Clay Boutin
 Ontario, CA
I went to the 2009 Planes of Fame air show in Chino California. I have gone to several air shows in the S. California area in past years but this is the first time I had a professional camera and was able to get some great shots of the beautiful aircrafts that were at the show. I will be posting pictures of an F6F Hellcat, F8F Bearcat, B-25 Mitchell, MiG-15, F86-F Sabre and a P-40 Warhawk. Hope you enjoy the pictures.
06/11/2009 @ 22:20 [ref: 24233]
 Dean Juhlin
 Scottsdale, AZ
Answer to Joe Lupton in Smithfield, VA. Send me an email at ldjinaz28@yahoo.com., Joe. You were a very good student and hope I did you right. I did fly the F model the last few missions in Korea. It was a great airplane.
12/07/2008 @ 06:26 [ref: 23202]
 Ken, C.
 Flat Rock, MI
Mike, I just learned that your grandfather (L. D. Juhlin) and my grandfather (Donald E. Adams) confirmed each others' kills in 1952. In fact, your grandfather is supposed to be calling me soon.
11/18/2008 @ 19:14 [ref: 23100]
 Mike M.
 Phoenix, AZ
Hey Joe,
Dean Juhlin is my grandfather.
11/12/2008 @ 17:41 [ref: 23053]
 Eric Yocum
 Dover, DE
I have a small website devoted to the F86-F that my father was a crew chief for: FU-539 'Sweet Rose' 'Dreaded Gomboo' (1954 Kimpo). The website is http://sweetrose.yocumusa.com/

10/21/2008 @ 09:38 [ref: 22892]
 Joe Lupton
 Smithfield, VA
My first flight instructor in 1964 was an F-86 pilot in Korea named Dean Juhlin. He was supposed to have shot down two Migs. He was running the FBO at Martinsville, Va at the time he instructed me through my Private License. I think he said he was also a factory test pilot for the F-105, and flew on a Demo Team also.
I have been trying to run him down, but can find no records on him at all. The FAA has not been able to come up with any status on him either. Any info would be appreciated.
Thanks,

Joe
09/19/2008 @ 18:20 [ref: 22702]
 Bob Irwin
 , SC
Mr. Bob Cherry, will you drop me a note at f104ever@hotmailZZZ.com (leave out the ZZZ)
Thanks!
The Minute Men video was excellent!
12/15/2007 @ 17:41 [ref: 18934]
 Walter V. Powell
 Slippery Rock, PA
I have on static display, F-86 F 52-5303. at the W.Pa. Warbird Aviation Museum. Any information this aircraft would be appreciated.
12/15/2007 @ 09:43 [ref: 18926]

 

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