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Kalamazoo Aviation History Museum, Kalamazoo Michigan
North American F-86F 'Sabre'

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Description
  Manufacturer:North American
  Base model:F-86
  Designation:F-86
  Version:F
  Nickname:Sabre
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1948-Present
  Basic role:Fighter
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  Location:Kalamazoo Aviation History Museum, Kalamazoo Michigan

Specifications
  Length: 37' 6.5" 11.4 m
  Height:14' 9" 4.5 m
  Wingspan: 39' 1.5" 11.9 m
  Wingarea: 313.3 sq ft 29.1 sq m
  Empty Weight: 11,125 lb 5,045 kg
  Gross Weight: 15,198 lb 6,892 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: General Electric J47-GE-27
  Thrust (each): 5,910 lb 2,680 kg

Performance
  Range: 926 miles 1,491 km
  Max Speed: 678 mph 1,091 km/h 589 kt
  Climb: 8,100 ft/min 2,468 m/min