Based off of German WWII jet designs, the F-86 Sabre would compete against the near-equally matched MiG-15 over the battlefields of Korea, marking the beginning of a new era of air combat. The RAAF ...

Recognizing the Me 262 as a true threat to American bombers, North American Aviation began building its own jet-powered fighter for the United States. In this case, work began on the F-86 Sabre.

Summary: The F-100 Super Sabre, known as the ‘Hun,’ marked America’s foray into supersonic jet fighters in the 1950s. Originating from the North American firm’s initiative, it evolved from ...