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| | Code: AE-4675-108 
Price: $29.95
Status: In Stock
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| Atlas Editions Jet Age 4675-108
Canadair Sabre Mk 4 Diecast Model
RAF No.92 East India Sqn, XD727, RAF Linton-on-Ouse, England, 1955 |
| 1:100 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Canadair Sabre Mk 4 | | 4.75" | | 4.5" |
RAF Sabre F.Mk 4 XD727 served with No. 92 (East India) Squadron during the early 1950s, when the RAF temporarily adopted the Canadian-built Sabre to strengthen its day fighter force. Powered by the Orenda engine, the Sabre Mk 4 offered excellent transonic performance, swept wings, and six .50 caliber machine guns. No. 92 Squadron operated the type from RAF Linton-on-Ouse before moving to Germany as part of 2nd Tactical Air Force. The Sabre provided an important bridge between straight-wing fighters such as the Meteor and Britain's next generation swept-wing Hunters, giving RAF pilots valuable experience with high speed jet combat tactics. 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 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc. The Atlas Editions "Jet Age" range presents affordable, ready made diecast models of military aircraft in 1:144 and 1:200 scale. Atlas Editions diecast airplanes feature: - Diecast metal and plastic construction.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
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