Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA35816
North American F-86 Sabre Diecast Model
Luftwaffe JG 71 Richthofen, Wittmunhafen, Germany, 1963 | Limited Edition
1500
Pieces Worldwide |
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| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| North American F-86 Sabre | | 6.75" | | 6.25" |
In 1949 the US and Canadian governments reached an agreement that allowed Canadair Ltd to build a version of the F-86 Sabre under license in Canada. This ultimately resulted in the development of the Canadair CL13-B Mk6 Sabre powered by an Orenda 14 engine enabling a top speed of 710mph and a rate of climb of almost 12000 ft per minute. West Germany received 225 of this version for the Luftwaffe equipping 3 day fighter wings, JG71, JG 72 and JG73. This model is an example from JG71 Richthofen as identified by the R inscription and wearing the striking tulip markings. These were originally used to personalise the Me 109 aircraft flown by Erich Hartmann in World War 2 and it was Hartmann himself, as Commander of JG71, who accepted the first Sabre Mk6 for the unit in June 1959. JG71 converted to the F104 Starfighter in 1964 but JG72 and JG73 continued to use their Sabres in the fighter-bomber role until 1966. Designed to meet a USAAF requirement for a day-fighter/escort fighter/dive-bomber, the F-86 was first flown on October 1st, 1947. The Sabre's swept-wing "flying tail" configuration and a hydraulic flight-control system were some of its many firsts in technology and design that have now become standard for jet-powered aircraft. Armed with six 50 caliber machine guns, the F-86 saw extensive action in the Korean War, where it was often pitted against the MiG-15. The Sabre pilot had to be in visual contact and within gun range of the enemy in order to attempt a shoot-down, thereby making this aircraft the last true "dogfighter" in Air Force inventory. © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc. Corgi's 1:72 scale F-86 Sabrejet series salutes this classic Cold War era jet. The large canopy slides open to reveal the detailed cockpit interior and pilot figure. The nose of the model is correctly rendered with machine gun ports surrounded by simulated heat shielding, and there are detailed turbofan blades inside the engine's intake. The model features an easily configurable speed brake at the rear that, when configured in the deployed position, locks in place revealing details inside the airframe and actuator arm. Each release includes fixed fuel tanks mounted to the model's solid metal swept wings. © Copyright 2003-2013 The Flying Mule, Inc. The Corgi "Aviation Archive" range presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft. The vast Aviation Archive range has become the standard by which all other diecast airplane ranges are judged. Each Corgi model is based on a specific aircraft from an important historical or modern era of flight, and has been authentically detailed from original documents and archival library material. Famous airplanes and aviators from both military and commercial airline aviation are all honored. Corgi "Aviation Archive" diecast airplanes feature: - Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels.
- Poseable presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Many limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity.
- Detailed, hand-painted pilot and crew member figures.
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Selected interchangeable features such as speed-brakes, opened canopies and access panels.
- Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings.
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