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Italeri F-86E Sabre
Brand: Italeri
Part No: HC-2799
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The Italeri F-86E Sabre (part number HC-2799) highlights one of the most significant post‑war jet fighters. This release includes super decals for four versions and a colour instructions sheet, giving flexible marking options for a detailed and engaging build and finish.
About The F-86E Sabre
Developed by North American Aviation in the late 1940s, the F-86 adopted a swept‑wing layout with a distinctive nose intake and was powered by the General Electric J47 jet engine. Armed with six M3 12.7 mm Browning machine guns in the nose, it delivered performance far beyond wartime piston aircraft. Widely used by the U.S.A.F., the Sabre was a key participant in the Korean War, where it countered the Mikoyan‑Gurevich MiG‑15 in history’s first notable jet‑versus‑jet dogfights. Its effectiveness helped many American pilots achieve “ace” status during the conflict.
Features
- Super decals for 4 versions
- Colour instructions sheet
Italeri’s F-86E Sabre HC-2799 offers authentic details and markings that celebrate this iconic swept‑wing fighter’s place in aviation history.
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SUPER DECALS FOR 4 VERSIONS - COLOR INSTRUCTIONS SHEET
The single-engine jet fighter F-86 Sabre was developed by the American aircraft company North American Aviation in the late 1940s and became a key aircraft in terms of post-war military aviation. The F-86 adopted a swept-wing design, incorporated a large front air intake and used the General-Electric J47 jet engine. The fighter’s flying performance was impressive for the time and very different from the wartime propeller driven aircraft. The Sabre was armed with six M3 12.7 mm Browning machine guns installed in the nose. It was widely used by the U.S.A.F. and played a key role during the Korean War where it could effectively counter the Soviet fighter Mikoyan-Gurevich Mig-15, in the first jet dogfights in history. The F-86 proved to be an extremely effective aircraft and many American pilots earned the designation of “ace” during Korean war combat missions.
Key Info:
- Brand: Italeri
- Part No: HC-2799
- Barcode: 8001283027991
- Scale: 1:48
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