The single-engine jet fighter F-86E “Sabre” was developed by the American aviation company North American at the end of the 1940s and became a symbol of post-war military aviation.
The fighter was characterised by the adoption of the typical swept wing, a large front air intake, and the use of the General-Electric J47 jet engine. The Italian Air Force received 179 Canadian-built Sabres.
Entering service in 1956, it was used by the Cavallino Rampante and Lanceri Neri aerobatic teams, before being employed by the new National Aerobatic Team which, thanks to six F-86Es, formed the 313th Autonomous Flight Group “Frecce Tricolori” at Rivolto (UD). The aircraft remained in active service until 1965 with the 13th Group.
Some F-86Es in the colours of aerobatic teams are preserved in Rivolto and others are at the bases in Cameri, Grazzanise and Grosseto.
The single-engine jet fighter F-86E “Sabre” was developed by the American aviation company North American at the end of the 1940s and became a symbol of post-war military aviation.
The fighter was characterised by the adoption of the typical swept wing, a large front air intake, and the use of the General-Electric J47 jet engine. The Italian Air Force received 179 Canadian-built Sabres.
It was used by the new National Aerobatic Patrol which, thanks to six F-86Es, formed the 313th Autonomous Acrobatic Training Group “Frecce Tricolori” in Rivolto (UD).
Some F-86Es in the colours of aerobatic teams are preserved in Rivolto and others are at the bases in Cameri, Grazzanise and Grosseto.
Wingspan 11.58 m – length 12.80 m – height 6.40 m – maximum takeoff weight 8,000 kg – propulsion system General Electric J47-GE-1 producing 2,202 kg/s of thrust – maximum speed 1200 km/h (0.97 Mach) – service ceiling 14,500 m – range 1,645 km (ferry) – crew 1 pilot – armament: 6 x 12.7 mm machine guns, up to 908 kg of external stores.
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