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RC F-86
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interceptor
one
J47-GE-33
7,650 lbs.
40' 4"
37' 1"
13,500 lbs.
19,960 lbs.
none
24 x 2.75"
550 mph
693 mph
12,000 fpm
49,700 feet
770 miles
10/1/47
1949 |
The F-86, designed by North American Aviation and called the Sabre, was influenced by captured World War II German plans. The plans were for high speed, jet powered aircraft. Therefore the F-86was designed with swept wings.
In November of 1950 the F-86 was assigned to Korea to counter the threat posed by enemy jet fighters. It became the primary U.S.A.F. jet fighter used in the Korean War.
The F-86 was out gunned by its jet fighter adversaries. Its armament consisted of six .50 calibre machine guns.
MiGs had two 23 mm cannons and one 37 mm cannon. However, superior training and a reluctance of Soviet pilots to engage US aircraft have been credited with accounting for some of the success of the aircraft.
The F-86 could out dive its adversaries. It had full control at maximum air speeds due to a full flying elevator.
Probably the most important advantage that the F-86 had over its enemies was its radar gun sight. The enemy still used the same sight as WW II aircraft. This was no longer sufficient because planes were
flying at much higher speeds. Also, because the Soviet Union was technically not involved in Korea, their pilots could not afford to fall into South Korean or U. S. hands.
The F-86 had many encounters with enemy jet fighters. Although nearly identical in performance, U. S. pilots reported a victory ratio of fourteen to one over enemy aircraft.
The F-86 model D was produced as an all-weather bomber interceptor. Rather than machine guns, it was armed with a total of 24 air to air rockets. These were carried in a retractable hatch under the aircraft.
Although the rockets were not guided, the F-86 was steered to its adversary by radar control. An on board computer determined the proper time and distance at which to launch the rockets. A total of 2,506 F-86 model D aircraft were built.
The United States Navy and Marine Corps had a version of the aircraft designated the FJ Fury. They entered service in 1947. A total of 1,115 of the aircraft were built.
A total of 9,860 F-86 aircraft of all types were built from 1947 to 1957.
RC F-86 from NitroPlanes.
You have plenty of choices if you are looking for a rc F-86. You have a choice of propulsion from propellers up front, pusher props, to gas turbines, engine driven fans and electric ducted fans.
Pictured right above is the great looking rc F-86 at NitroPlanes. It has a glass fiber fuselage. Wingspan is 49 1/2" and length is 50". Included is a brushless motor turning a 101 mm EDF. Weight is around 5 1/4 lbs.
In the picture right below is the rc F-86 from NitroPlanes. It is driven by a tractor prop. It has a wingspan of 60" and a length of 67". Engines can be a 1.40 two stroke or 1.80 four stroke. Weight should be around 14 lbs.
The second picture below is of the magnificent rc F-86 from Bob Violett Models built by Jack Diaz.
The third picture is of the rc F-86 from Jet Hanger International. It is 1/9 scale with a 50.5" length and wingspan. You can power it with a K&B 7.5 or O.S. .46 DF to drive a Turbax fan unit. For those who prefer to power their rc F-85 with turbine power, Jet Hanger Hobbies recommends a MW-44 unit.
The bottom picture on this page is of the rc F-86 from Blitz RC Works. The ready to fly model has a wingspan and length of 31 1/2" and includes a motor with a 64 mm EDF unit.
Please tell us about your favorite rc F-86. Email us.
 RC F-86 from NitroPlanes.
 RC F-86 from Violett Models.
 RC F-86 from Jet Hanger Int'l.
 RC F-86 from Blitz RC.
BVM has two sizes of rc F-86. The smaller rc F-86 has a length and wingspan of 63". Recommended power can come from a BVM EVF (Electric Vio Fan) unit if you want to fly electrically. For those who prefer turbine power, BVM recommends a Jet Cat P60 or WREN 54.
The larger rc F-86 by BVM has a wingspan and length of 80". Recommended power is a 25 to 35 lb. thrust turbine. All up weight should be between 30 and 34 lbs.
Both BVM rc F-86 models use fiberglass, carbon fiber and Kevlar in their construction.
Lanier RC has a rc F-86 that uses a .40 to .47 engine driving a propeller in the nose. It has a length of 48" and a wing span of 52.5". Construction is a fiberglass fuselage with a built up balsa wing. All up weight is around 5 lbs. Although the rc F-86 is no longer produced, you can sometimes find this it at rc websites and at eBay.
E-Flite has a rc F-86 with a 34" wingspan that is 35 1/2" long and weighs about 3.4 lbs. Included is a motor plus 69 mm EDF unit.
HET-RC has a rc F-86 that is 37" long and has a 37 1/2" wingspan. The fuselage is all glass with wings of balsawood over foamy. It needs a motor and 70 mm EDF for power.
Venom-Group has a rc F-86e. Its wingspan is 43 1/2" and it is 44" long with a weight of about 3 1/4 lbs. Included is a motor, 70 mm EDF unit, retracts, and just about everything needed to fly the model rc airplane except a radio and receiver.
Alfa Model has a rc F-86 with a length and wingspan of 29.5". Already installed is a ALF5102M fan unit. Alfa recommends a MEGA 16/7/14 motor.
Shenzhen Freewing Model Co., Ltd., China, has a rc F-86. No wingspan, length, weight, type of power, or any other details are shown on their page.
Shenzhen Model-Fans Electronic Co., Ltd., China, has a rc F-86. Its length and wingspan are both 27 1/2". Weight is about 1 lb. Included is a motor and 64 mm EDF.
Fly Fly Hobby Mfg., China, has a F-86. It is a foamy with a 56" wingspan and 55 1/2" length, with a weight of about 5 lbs. It can be ordered with optional retracts. You will need a motor to drive its included 70 mm EDF unit.
Starmax Technology Industry Ltd., China, has a rc F-86. Its wingspan is 48" and length is 49". Included is a motor and 70 mm EDF unit. Weight is about 4 1/2 lbs.
T & L Elec-Tech Australia has a F-86, exported from China. It has a wingspan and length of 31 1/2" with a 21 oz. weight. Included is a 4300 kV motor and 64 mm fan unit.
Huayu Hobby Ltd., China has a rc F-86. The ARF has a 31.5" wingspan.
Yongkang Fly Model Factory, China has a rc F-86. Its wingspan is 60", and it is 57" long. Weight is about 13 3/4 lbs.
Senye International Trading Co., Ltd., China has a 60" wingspan rc F-86. It features a glass fuse with built up wood wings.
Hobby Hut RC Plane Models, Thailand is advertising a rc F-86. It is a ARF. No wingspan, length, weight, or type of power is provided.
Kevin Petrilla of RC Groups wrote and article about a rc F-86.
Chris Nicastro of RC Groups posted a picture of a rc F-86.
Tempest of RC Groups has a kit of the rc F-86.
At RC Groups bryadelm had questions about a rc F-86 you may find of interest.
Floyd Getz of RC Groups wrote a review of a rc F-86.
At RC Universe aerowolf has a rc F-86.
Hobby-Lobby has drop tanks for the rc F-86.
At You Tube bryan 4532 posted a video of a rc F-86.
At You Tube alishanmao posted a video of the first flight of his rc F-86.
At Wattflyer RC Cwisiguy had questions about a rc F-86.
Wrench66 of Wattflyer RC started a thread about building his rc F-86.
At RC Universe meps talks about the rc F-86.
Herbs007 of RC Universe asked about launching a rc F-86.
Tony Pacini of RC Universe is looking for retractable landing gear for a rc F-86.
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North American F-86 Sabre
