Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA4332
North American F-86F Sabre Diecast Model
ROCAF, #262, Taiwan, 1959 | |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| North American F-86F Sabre | | 6.75" | | 6.25" |
In the 1950s, the Republic of China Air Force (ROCAF) operated the North American F-86F Sabre as its premier jet fighter, acquired through U.S. military assistance amid rising tensions with the People's Republic of China. Stationed primarily in Taiwan, ROCAF Sabres played a vital role in defending the Taiwan Strait and intercepting Chinese MiG-15s and MiG-17s. The F-86F's agility, speed, and six .50 caliber machine guns made it a formidable adversary in dogfights. ROCAF pilots achieved several air-to-air victories during the 1958 Taiwan Strait Crisis, establishing the Sabre as a cornerstone of Taiwan's early Cold War air defense strategy.
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 Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.
Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" 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.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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