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F-86 Kai

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History:

Acquired 180 U.S. F-86Fs, 1955–1957. Mitsubishi built 300 F-86Fs under license 1956–1961, and were assigned to 10 fighter hikotai or squadrons. JASDF called F-86F the "Kyokuko" (??, Rising Sunbeam) and F-86D the "Gekko" (??, Moon Light). Their Blue Impulse Aerobatic Team, a total of 18 F-models were converted to reconnaissance version in 1962. Some aircraft were returned to the Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, California, as drones.
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General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 28.7ft (8.8m)
  • Length 23.9ft (7.3m)
  • Height 10.7ft (3.3m)
  • Empty Weight 6,008lbs (2,725kg)
  • Loaded Weight 8,634lbs (3,916kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.301
  • Wing Loading 59.8lbs/ft2 (291.8kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 144.5ft2 (13.4m2)
  • Drag Points 2214

Parts

  • Number of Parts 75
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 347