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F-86F Sabre Quick Reference

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V-SPEEDS

Speed	Value	Description
Rotation	~130-140 KIAS	Weight dependent
Approach	~140 KIAS	Normal approach
Threshold	~130 KIAS	Over runway threshold
Gear Limit	250 KIAS	Max gear extended
Vmax	Mach 0.92 limit	Compressibility issues above
Climb Speed	300-350 KIAS	Best rate of climb

POWER SETTINGS

Phase	Setting
Takeoff	FULL MIL (100% N1)
Climb	~90% N1
Cruise	78-85% N1
Combat	100% N1
Approach	As required for speed

FLAP SCHEDULE

Setting	Max Speed	Use
UP	Any	Cruise / Combat
LAND	< 200 KIAS	Landing

ENGINE LIMITS

Parameter	Value
Max EGT (Takeoff)	Do not exceed limit
Idle RPM	26-30% N1
Oil Pressure	40-60 PSI

KEY NUMBERS

Parameter	Value
Internal Fuel	~1,815 L (479 US gal)
Tip Tank Fuel	1,136 L (300 US gal) total
Max G	+7.33 / -3.0
Gun Rounds	1,800 (6x M3 .50 cal)
Max Crosswind	15 kts

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AIRCRAFT BRIEF

The North American F-86 Sabre was the first swept-wing jet fighter to achieve widespread service in the Western world, earning its reputation in the Korean War skies over 'MiG Alley.' The F-86F variant featured an extended leading edge and an improved J47-GE-27 engine. During the Korean War, Sabre pilots achieved a 10:1 kill ratio over MiG-15s, cementing the aircraft's legendary status as the finest Western fighter of its era.

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SPECIFICATIONS

manufacturer: North American Aviation
first Flight: 1947
role: Air superiority fighter / fighter-bomber
crew: 1 pilot
engines: 1x GE J47-GE-27 (5,970 lbf)
max Speed: 1,106 km/h (Mach 0.90)
range: 2,454 km (1,325 nmi) with tip tanks
ceiling: 49,600 ft
weight: 9,530 kg (MTOW)

Sources: North American F-86 Sabre - Wikipedia, Chuck's Guide - DCS F-86F Sabre, F-86 Sabre - National Museum of the USAF