Major Erich Hartmann Commodore of the German Air Force Fighter Squadron 71 “Richthofen” 1961
The F-86 Sabers were the successors to the U.S. Air Forces legendary P-51 Mustangs and their first jet-powered fighter aircraft. The XP-86 prototype first flew on October 1, 1947. The first production version, the F-86A, was armed with six 50-caliber rifles. (12.7 mm) machine guns and could carry two 1,000 Ib. Bombs or sixteen 5-inch rockets. This armament configuration remained essentially unchanged across all Major models of the Sabre.
In December 1950, the F-86A entered combat in Korea. At the same time, the F-86E was just entering production. This variant was powered by a J47-GE-27 engine delivering up to 2,760 kg of thrust and featured a new, movable tail. It entered service in Korea in May 1951, replacing the F-86A in service there in Korea in May 1951.
The comparison with the MiG-15 showed that the Soviet fighter was somewhat superior, especially at higher altitudes, although better pilots gave the USA an advantage in the skies. Nevertheless, this combat experience was in the
F-86F, the Final version of the Sabre. This version first flew in March 1952 and had the new "6-3" Wing, so called because it was 6 inches longer at the root and 3 inches at the tip compared to the F-86E. The leading edge slats were also removed. These changes increased the Aircraft's stall speed, allowing for faster takeoffs and landings, but significantly improved the Sabre's flight performance. With the clear upper hand over the Mig, the Saber now achieved an impressive kill-to-loss ratio of 14 to 1 against the Soviet fighter
The German Air Force - operated 75 Canadair Saber Mk 5 and 225 Canadair Saber Mk 6,
1957–1964, flown by JG 71, JG 72 and JG 73. The last Mk 6 used for training was retired in 1983.
Kit: Hasegawa 1:32 Decals partly from Peddinghaus-decals
Excellent model, Hans Peter!
Very beautiful result, Hans Peter @messerschmitt
The chosen scheme is very attractive and nicely done.
Good looking aircraft and these markings suit it very well.
Well done, Hans Peter. That’s a sharp scheme.
Good looking model, Hans. Very cool looking finish.
Very well done model of a Luftwaffe Sabre.
A nicely rendered natural metal finish.
Nicely done, Hans. Love the black tulip.
Thank you very much for the nice comments,that is the reward of work
Hans Peter
Wow super cool looking Sabre.
Great build - looks good in Hartmann's tulip nose scheme.
Wonderful Sabre - that is really colorful!
That is a very nice looking Sabre. It really is a plane with good lines, and those markings really make it stand out.