Canadair Sabre Mk.5
Canadair · Canada · first flew 1954 · fighter
The Canadair Sabre Mk.5 was a licence-built variant of the North American F-86 Sabre produced in Canada, powered by the indigenous Orenda 10 turbojet and fitted with the extended 6-3 wing.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, swept |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × turbojet, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 11.43 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Canadair-built F-86 variant with Orenda 10 engine
- 6-3 extended wing leading edge
- RCAF-pattern anti-glare panel on nose
Virtually identical in silhouette to the F-86F but distinguished by the Orenda engine's slightly wider intake and the 6-3 extended leading-edge wing visible from close range.
Specifications
- The Canadair Sabre Mk.5 has a length of 11.43 m (37 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.31 m (37 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 1106 km/h (687 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Canadair built 370 Mk.5 Sabres for the RCAF from 1954, with many subsequently transferred to West Germany and other NATO allies under mutual aid agreements. The 6-3 hard-leading-edge wing improved high-speed handling over earlier marks and became a template adopted on the U.S. F-86H.
Variants
The Mk.5 was followed by the Mk.6, which introduced the more powerful Orenda 14; both marks were supplied to the Luftwaffe and other allies.
Where you'll see it
Primarily operated by the RCAF and transferred to West Germany, the Netherlands, and South Africa; none flew with the RAF.
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