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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
| Date | Subject | Event |
| 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
Examples of this type may be found at
| Museum | City | State |
| Air Force Flight Test Center Museum | Edwards AFB | California |
| Champlin Fighter Museum | Mesa | Arizona |
| Colorado ANG - 140th FW, Aurora | Denver | Colorado |
| Kalamazoo Aviation History Museum | Kalamazoo | Michigan |
| Luke AFB Air Park | Phoenix | Arizona |
| McClellan Aviation Museum | McClellan AFB | California |
| San Diego Aerospace Museum | San Diego | California |
| The Air Museum "Planes of Fame" | Chino | California |
| USAF Academy | USAF Academy | Colorado |
| USAF Armament Museum | Eglin AFB | Florida |
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" | USAF Armament Museum |
Recent comments by our visitors
| 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] |
| Dave Neafcy Lancaster, England, NT | Has anybody got any photos of the F-86 F Sabres of the 45th Fighter Day Squadron? On the 22nd March 1956, when I was 4 years old, I witnessed one of these planes crash close to the US Airbase at Burtonwood, here in England. I've found out that this plane was one of 3 flying from Morocco to Prestwick in Scotland. The pilot was Wendell B. Stockdale and his plane was 52-5373. The other planes in the flight were 52-5425, flown by Norman L. Wells and 52-5355 piloted by James M. Hambrick. Lieutenant Stockdale was badly injured but survived the crash. I remember seeing him being stretchered into an ambulance. I know he was still alive in 2001. I'd be really grateful if anybody could give me any information about any of this. 07/25/2007 @ 05:43 [ref: 17272] |
| Dave Neafcy Lancaster, England, NT | Has anybody got any photos of the F-86 F Sabres of the 45th Fighter Day Squadron? On the 22nd March 1956, when I was 4 years old, I witnessed one of these planes crash close to the US Airbase at Burtonwood, here in England. I've found out that this plane was one of 3 flying from Morocco to Prestwick in Scotland. The pilot was Wendell B. Stockdale and his plane was 52-5373. The other planes in the flight were 52-5425, flown by Norman L. Wells and 52-5355 piloted by James M. Hambrick. Lieutenant Stockdale was badly injured but survived the crash. I remember seeing him being stretchered into an ambulance. I know he was still alive in 2001. I'd be really grateful if anybody could give me any information about any of this. 07/25/2007 @ 05:42 [ref: 17271] |
| Skip Kubik BOISE, ID | The F-86F is truely the most successful day fighter of its time. In Air Force and Air National Guard Colors it was also a very beatuful airplane.
(Sadly, there is little available about the F-86 and its markings in her role as a State Guadrian with perhaps the the exception of Rene'Francillion's book: "The United Staes Air National Guard" (out of print) which in its own right is an exceptioal history on each State, its aircraft types and how long in service, though all aircraft and its markings for each state is not shown.) It's great to see these venerable warriors at air shows today and it seems there's a new restoration every couple of years. I hope the trend continues. 11/05/2006 @ 06:08 [ref: 14669] |
| Bob Cherry , CO | The Colorado Air National Guard held the 50th Anniversary of the F-86 Acrobatic Team, The Minute Men, last month. To honor the team, they painted a F-16 in Minute Men colors.
Photo Slideshow is at www.cybergrass.com/MM50F16 Bob 09/18/2006 @ 18:58 [ref: 14207] |
| Brandi , CA | There is also a display of the F-86F at Kadena AB, Okinawa Japan. It has been repainted to match the aircraft piloted by "Ace" Major James P. Hagerstrom. 01/16/2006 @ 17:08 [ref: 12166] |
| Karl H. Smarsch Mamaroneck, NY | I am looking for detailed technical drawings for the F-86E or F-86F in order to build a large scale model. Can anybody help? 12/06/2004 @ 16:25 [ref: 8803] |
| john gerace Baton Rouge, LA | I am looking for ejections seat details for the F-86F.
I would also like to find technical drawings for this aircraft. 04/03/2001 @ 18:35 [ref: 1975] |
| walter powell , PA | What is your source for known serial numbers for F-86F models? I am trying to identify one with only some numbers left I.E. 52-5313 . Where can I get a comlete listing of all F Models? Thanks for you help. Your information is very helpful. I am restoring one. 10/23/2000 @ 11:03 [ref: 927] |
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