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F-86D Sabre
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Interceptors · Canada · 1951
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F-86DSabre

F-86D Sabre
F-86D Sabre Photo: U.S. Air Force photo · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Speed
75
Rate of Climb
70
Service Ceiling
70
Radar & Sensors
60
Long-Range Missiles
30
Range
50
Readiness
85
Reliability
80
Technology
75
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin Canada
ManufacturerNorth American Aviation
CategoryInterceptors
EraEarly Cold War
In service1951–1974
Operators16 countries
Quantity2,847
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
66
Interceptors MASS Rating
4/23
Early Cold War
36/87
All-Time
Interceptors · 10 axes scored
Speed
75
Rate of Climb
70
Service Ceiling
70
Radar & Sensors
60
Long-Range Missiles
30
Range
50
Readiness
85
Reliability
80
Technology
75
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the interceptors category.
01 / Overview
F-86D Sabre
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1951–1974
Quantity
2,847
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTERCEPTORS · EARLY COLD WAR
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
90
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
66
interceptors category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the interceptors category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
  • First Flight1949
  • Service Entry Year1951
  • Crew1
◈Powerplant6MOD.6
  • Engine Typeturbojet
  • Engine ModelJ47-GE-17
  • Number of Engines1
  • Thrust (dry, each)24
  • Thrust (afterburner, each)25
  • AfterburnerYes
▣Dimensions & Weights1MOD.1
  • Length12.29 m
◆Avionics & Stealth1MOD.1
  • RadarAN/APG-36
▤Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built2,847
  • Variants5
⬢Service History1MOD.1
  • Retirement Year1974
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1951Production started
  2. 1974Production ended
75
years in service
23
years in production
2,847
units produced
12
countries operating
ⓘ 4 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
An afterburner is a device that injects fuel into a jet engine's hot exhaust gases, generating additional thrust through combustion.
Air-to-air missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to engage other aircraft. They are used for self-defense and to gain air superiority.
An internal compartment within a military aircraft designed to store and deploy weapons, reducing radar cross-section and aerodynamic drag.
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