Produced by North American Aviation, the Sabre is best known as the United States' first swept-wing fighter that could counter the swept-wing Soviet MiG-15 in high-speed dogfights in the …

The North American F-86D/K/L Sabre (initially known as the YF-95 and widely known informally as the "Sabre Dog") [2] [3] is an American transonic jet interceptor. Developed for the United …

The North American F-86 Sabre, often simply referred to as the "Sabre," was a legendary and iconic fighter jet that played a pivotal role in the history of aviation and military conflict during …

The F-86, the U.S. Air Force's first swept-wing jet fighter, made its initial flight in October 1947. The first production model flew in May 1948, and four months later, an F-86A set a new world …

The North American F-86 Sabre, or SabreJet, was the Air Force's first swept-wing jet fighter plane. The aircraft made its initial flight on October 1, 1947. Originally designed as a high …

America’s first swept-wing fighter won the skies over North Korea. The Museum’s F-86A was assigned to the 4th Fighter Interceptor Group at Langley Air Force Base in Virgina in July …

Jan 17, 2025 · F-86, U.S. single-seat, single-engine jet fighter built by North American Aviation, Inc., the first jet fighter in the West to exploit aerodynamic principles learned from German …

The first production model flew on May 20, 1948, and on Sept. 15, 1948, an F-86A set a new world speed record of 670.9 mph. Originally designed as a high-altitude, The F-86, the USAF's …

The North American F-86 was the first swept-wing airplane in the U.S. fighter inventory. Four models of the craft (F-86A, E, F and H) were day fighters or fighter bombers, while the F-86D, …

The F-86 saw extensive action in the Korean war, where it was often pitted against the slightly superior MiG-15. Despite the imbalance of capability in their airplanes, Sabre pilots were able …