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North American P-86A (F-86A) 'Sabre'

Description
  Manufacturer:North American


Control Panel
  Base model:P-86
  Designation:P-86
  Version:A
  Nickname:Sabre
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1925-1947
  Basic role:Pursuit
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Specifications
  Length: 37' 6" 11.4 m
  Height:14' 8" 4.4 m
  Wingspan: 37' 1" 11.3 m
  Gross Weight: 13,790 lb 6,254 kg
  Max Weight: 13,791 lb 6,254 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: General Electric J47-GE
  Thrust (each): 5,200 lb 2,358 kg

Performance
  Range: 1,200 miles 1,932 km
  Cruise Speed: 540 mph 869 km/h 469 kt
  Max Speed: 685 mph 1,103 km/h 596 kt
  Ceiling: 49,000 ft 14,934 m

Known serial numbers
48-129 / 48-316, 49-1007 / 49-1339

Examples of this type may be found at
MuseumCityState
Alaska ANG - 176th Gp, AnchorageKulis ANGBAlaska
California ANG - 144th FW, FresnoFresnoCalifornia
Maxwell AFB Air ParkMaxwell AFBAlabama
Montana ANG - 120th FG, Great FallsGreat FallsMontana
Planes of Fame, Grand CanyonValleArizona
Selfridge Military Air MuseumSelfridge ANG BasMichigan
The Air Museum "Planes of Fame"ChinoCalifornia
USAF History and Traditions MuseumSan AntonioTexas
United States Air Force MuseumWright-PattersonOhio
Utah ANG - 151st ARG, Salt Lake CitySalt Lake CityUtah
Valiant Air Command MuseumTitusvilleFlorida
Washington ANG - 141th ARW, SpokaneFairchild AFBWashington

F-86A on display

Maxwell AFB Air Park

Planes of Fame, Grand Canyon

United States Air Force Museum

Valiant Air Command Museum