How to spot it
A swept-wing single-engine jet with a nose intake, a bubble canopy and a tailplane on the fuselage at the base of the fin.
Often confused with
Mikoyan MiG-15
The MiG-15 has its tailplane high on the fin and wing fences; the Sabre has a low tailplane and a clean wing.
North American F-86 Sabre vs Mikoyan MiG-15: side by sideDetails
| Maker | North American |
|---|---|
| Type | Vintage aircraft |
| ICAO code | F86 |
| First flight | 1947 |
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