The North American F-86 Sabre began production in the US in 1947 and was first operational with the US Air Force by 1949. The F-86’s 35-degree swept wing design allowed for higher speeds and more maneuverability in flight. This design led to greater overall performance than the existing jets produced by other manufacturers. The Sabre had a maximum speed of 687 mph (0.9 Mach) at sea level with a full combat load. It could reach an altitude of nearly 50,000 feet and had a range exceeding 1500 mile

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