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North American Aviation's F-86F Sabre was the fighter aircraft
that the pilots of the 36th FBS flew in combat, beginning April
1953. More specifically, it was the F-86F-30, which had been
fitted with two inboard pylons, one under each wing, to carry up
to 1,000-pound bombs.
The F-86F was fitted with a General Electric
J47-GE-27 engine that put out 5,910 pounds of static thrust. Its
top speed at sea level was over 690 mph, and it was capable of
breaking the sound barrier in a dive. Regarded as the best
fighter aircraft of its time, the F-86F Sabre was highly
esteemed by the pilots who flew it. Click on the links below the
aircraft to see selected drawings and diagrams from the F-86F
flight manual, along with some photos and art profiles.
F-86F-30-NA,
s/n 52-4436, Wild Bill, assigned to 2nd Lt. Bill Sternhagen
Original artwork © Mark Styling
F-86F flight manual
Photos
Art Profiles
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