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Langley A.F.B. Air Park, Langley AFB Virginia
North American F-86H 'Sabre' SN: 53-1483

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Description
  Manufacturer:North American
  Base model:F-86
  Designation:F-86
  Version:H
  Nickname:Sabre
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1948-Present
  Basic role:Fighter
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  Serial/Bureau Number:53-1483
  Location:Langley A.F.B. Air Park, Langley AFB Virginia

Specifications
  Length: 38' 10" 11.8 m
  Height:15' 0" 4.5 m
  Wingspan: 39' 1.5" 11.9 m
  Wingarea: 313.4 sq ft 29.1 sq m
  Empty Weight: 13,836 lb 6,274 kg
  Max Weight: 22,100 lb 10,022 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: General Electric J73-GE-3E
  Thrust (each): 8,920 lb 4,045 kg

Performance
  Max Speed: 692 mph 1,114 km/h 602 kt
  Climb: 12,900 ft/min 3,931 m/min
  Ceiling: 50,800 ft 15,483 m