CAC Sabre
Australian variant of the North American F-86F Sabre jet using Rolls-Royce engines / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about CAC Sabre?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
The CAC Sabre, sometimes known as the Avon Sabre or CA-27, is an Australian variant of the North American Aviation F-86F Sabre fighter aircraft. The F-86F was redesigned and built by the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation (CAC). Equipping five RAAF squadrons, the type saw action in the Malayan Emergency in the late 1950s, and was employed for air defence in Malaysia and Thailand in the 1960s. Ex-RAAF models also saw service with the Royal Malaysian Air Force and the Indonesian Air Force.
Quick Facts Role, National origin ...
CAC Sabre | |
---|---|
CAC Sabre | |
Role | Fighter aircraft |
National origin | United States / Australia |
Manufacturer | Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation |
First flight | 3 August 1953 |
Introduction | 1954 |
Retired | 1971 (Royal Australian Air Force) 1982 (Indonesian Air Force) |
Primary users | Royal Australian Air Force Indonesian Air Force Royal Malaysian Air Force |
Produced | 1953–1961 |
Number built | 112 |
Developed from | North American F-86 Sabre |
Close