Paperback. While North American Aviation's F-86 Sabre was a relatively simple machine, powered by an equally unsophisticated jet engine, it embraced a completely new design concept the swept wing. It first emerged as a rather disappointing naval fighter design with a fat, stubby fuselage, and a conventional straight wing. But when the aircraft was redesigned to incorporate a swept wing, it became a completely different fighting machine, with a top speed and a rate of climb that few aircraft could match. But even this achievement would not have been enough to ensure the Sabre's place in history. It was the Korean War that secured the Sabre's legendary status, providing the United States with a machine that could take-on the mighty MiG-15 and win. The Sabre was something special arguably the first 'real' jet fighter. This title is an updated reissue from 2015. The North American Aviations F-86 Sabre was a relatively simple machine, but embraced a completely new design concept the swept wing. The Korean War secured the Sabres legendary status, providing the United States with a machine that could take-on the mighty MiG-15 and win. This title is an updated reissue from 2015. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Title: F-86 Sabre (Paperback)
Publisher: Key Publishing Ltd
Publication Date: 2025
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1836320469
ISBN 13: 9781836320463
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new

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While North American Aviation’s F-86 Sabre was a relatively simple machine, powered by an equally unsophisticated jet engine, it embraced a completely new design concept – the swept wing. It first emerged as a rather disappointing naval fighter design with a fat, stubby fuselage, and a conventional straight wing. But when the aircraft was redesigned to incorporate a swept wing, it became a completely different fighting machine, with a top speed and a rate of climb that few aircraft could match. But even this achievement would not have been enough to ensure the Sabre’s place in history. It was the Korean War that secured the Sabre’s legendary status, providing the United States with a machine that could take-on the mighty MiG-15 and win. The Sabre was something special – arguably the first ‘real’ jet fighter. This title is an updated reissue from 2015.

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