The North American Aircraft Company liked the performance of the F-86 Sabre and how it owned the ... it paved the way for other fighter jets capable of flying twice as fast as the speed of sound ...
Based off of German WWII jet designs, the F-86 Sabre would compete against the near-equally matched MiG-15 over the ...
Recognizing the Me 262 as a true threat to American bombers, North American Aviation began building its own jet-powered fighter for the United States. In this case, work began on the F-86 Sabre.
Free timed-entry passes are required for the Museum in DC. America's first swept-wing jet fighter, the F-86 Sabre joined the ranks of great fighter aircraft during combat operations high above the ...