North American F-86F Sabre - AMC, McClellan, CA - Static Aircraft Displays on Waymarking.com

The F-86 Sabre distinguished itself in battle during the Korean War flying against the MiG-15 fighters of China and North Korea. Replacing the earlier F-86A and F-86E models, the F-86F featured a new '6-3' wing without the slats found on the leading edge of the earlier models. The increased chord of the wing (6" at the root and 3" at the tip) and small boundary layer fences gave better maneuvering performance at high speeds. The F-86F was used both as an air superiority fighter and fighter-bomber during the latter stages of the war, replacing the F-80 and F-51 aircraft still being used in the Korean combat in 1952.

USAF s/n 51-13082 is an F-86F-20-NH built by North American Aviation in Columbus, OH, and delivered to the 126th Fighter Interceptor Squadron (ADC), Madison, WI, on 5 September 1952. In July 1953 it went to the 18th Fighter Interceptor Squadron (ADC), Minneapolis, MN, with other assignments being to the 49th Fighter Interceptor Squadron (ADC), Dow AFB, ME, in May 1954; 3595th Combat Crew Training Wing (ATC), Nellis AFB, NV, in December 1954; 3525th Combat Crew Training Wing (ATC), Williams AFB, AZ; 21st Fighter Interceptor Squadron (ANG), Andrews AFB, MD, in May 1957; and the 115th Fighter Interceptor Squadron (ANG), Van Nuys, CA, in October 1957. Its last assignment was the 195th Fighter Interceptor Squadron (ANG), Van Nuys, CA, in April 1959. The aircraft was retired in October 1959 and loaned to AMVETS Post 55 in Goleta, CA. It was transported to the museum in April 1986.

This aircraft is marked in the colors of the 115th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, California Air National Guard-the oldest Air Guard unit in the state. The aircraft was assigned to that unit 1957-1959.

Specifications:
Crew: 1
Power Plant: 1× 5970 lbf General Electric J47-GE-27 turbojet engine
Dimensions:
- Span: 37' 1"
- Length: 37' 6"
- Height: 14' 8"
Weight:
- Empty: 11,125 lb
- Maximum: 15,198 lb
Performance:
- Speed:
- - Max: 690 mph @ sea level
- - Cruise:
- Range: 1,270 miles w/tanks
- Ceiling: 50,000 ft
- Climb: 10,000 fpm
Armament:
Guns: 6× 50-cal M2 Browning machine guns
Ordnance: 2,000 lb of bombs

Source: aircraft placard
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Type of Aircraft: (make/model): North American F-86F Sabre Tail Number: (S/N): s/n 51-13082 Construction:: original aircraft Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): Located at Aerospace Museum of California, McClellan, CA inside / outside: outside Other Information:: Aerospace Museum of California 3200 Freedom Park Drive McClellan, CA 95652 Phone: 916.643.3192 Tuesday-Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm Sunday 10:00am to 5:00pm excluding Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day and Easter Sunday. $8.00 Adults $6.00 Senior (65+) $6.00 Youth/Student (13-17) $5.00 Child (6-12) Free Active Military w/ID Free Child 5 & under Free Museum Members Access restrictions: None

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