Description:
Academy Models 12546 F-86F ‘Korean War’ 1/72 Scale Model Kit
The North American F-86 Saber is an American single-seat turbojet fighter aircraft that was considered a worthy opponent of the Mig 15 during the Korean War. The flight of the F-86 prototype, which was powered by the Chevrolet J35-C-3 engine, took place in October 1947. The plane entered the line in 1949. The F-86 was the first mass-produced fighter capable of exceeding the speed of sound. The North American F-86 Saber was the U.S. primary fighter during the Korean War that was able to compete and successfully fight the Mig-15. It is estimated that the ratio of combat losses of both these machines is 2: 1 in favor of the American machine. The F-86 also took part in other conflicts: in the Indo-Pakistani war in 1965 and in the Bangladeshi War of Independence in 1971. A dozen or so versions of the F-86 were created, which differed from each other in the built-up engine, weapons, and tasks performed. Three versions are the most popular. F-86A, the first serial version, fulfilling the role of a fighter, 554 copies were produced. Another is the F-86D, with a new General Electric J47-GE-17 engine, a characteristically elongated bow part and a new horizontal tail. In total, 2504 units of this version were created. And finally, 2239 were produced of the F-86F version, with the new General Electric J47-GE-27 engine and reinforced wings.
Features:
• 1/72 scale
• Positionable canopy and air brakes
• Detailed cockpit console, realistic control stick
• Clear plastic gunsight
• Accurate ejection seat, drop tanks and landing gear
• Cartograf decals with three new marking options
• Paint and glue not included
