The North American F-86 Saber is an American single-seat turbojet fighter that was considered a worthy opponent of the MiG-15 during the Korean War. The flight of the F-86 prototype, which was equipped with a Chevrolet J35-C-3 engine, took place in October 1947. The aircraft entered the production line in 1949. The F-86 was the first production fighter capable of exceeding the speed of sound. The North American F-86 Saber was the main fighter of the US during the Korean War, which could compete with and successfully fight the MiG-15. According to estimates, the ratio of combat losses of both these machines is 2:1 in favor of the American machine. The F-86 was also involved in other conflicts: the India-Pakistan War in 1965 and the Bangladesh War of Independence in 1971. About a dozen versions of the F-86 were created, which differed from each other in the built engine, weapons and tasks performed. Three versions are most popular. The F-86A, the first serial fighter variant, produced 554 units. Another F-86D with the new General Electric J47-GE-17 engine, distinctive elongated nose and new horizontal tail. A total of 2,504 units of this version were produced. Finally, the F-86F version with the new General Electric J47-GE-27 engine and reinforced wings. 2239 units of this version were produced. F-86 was also produced under the license of mines. in Australia and Canada. A total of 9,812 units of this successful aircraft were produced. Technical data (F-86F version): Maximum speed: 1106 km/h, rate of climb: 45.7 m/s, maximum altitude 15100 m, maximum range: 2454 km, armament:
