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The Canadair CL-13 Sabre was a powerful jet aircraft built in Canada. It was very similar to the well-known F-86 Sabre jet, which came from the USA. These planes were built starting in 1950. Canada made about 1,800 of them. They were used by Canada and also by Germany.

What is the Canadair Sabre?

The Canadair Sabre was a type of fighter aircraft. This means it was designed for air battles. It was a fast and strong plane for its time. It helped protect the skies for many years.

Building the Sabre in Canada

Canada built these jets under a special agreement. This agreement was called a "license." It meant Canada had permission from the United States to make the F-86 Sabre design. Canadair, a Canadian company, then built their own version. They called it the CL-13 Sabre.

Why was it built?

After World War II, many countries needed new military planes. Canada needed modern jets for its air force. Building the Sabre helped Canada have a strong air defense. It also helped Canada's aircraft industry grow.

Where the Sabre was used

The Canadair Sabre was used by the Canadian Air Force. It was also used by other countries. One important user was Germany. Germany received many of these jets. They helped Germany rebuild its air force after the war.

How long was it used?

The Canadair Sabre was used for many years. It flew in the skies through the 1950s and 1960s. It was a key part of air forces during the Cold War period.

Images for kids

  • Canadair Sabre Mk. 1 cockpit at the Alberta Aviation Museum

    Cockpit and instrument panel of the Sabre

  • Canadair Sabre 2 19104 Greek AF Ringway 30.03.55 edited-1

    Canadair Sabre 2 in Greek Air Force markings in 1955

  • Canadair Sabre 4 19460 414 Sqn SPK 27.03.54 edited-2

    Canadair Sabre 4 of 414 Squadron RCAF in 1954

  • Ex-RCAF Golden Hawk Canadair F-86 23424 purchased by Lynn Garrison for his collection, July 1964

    Ex-RCAF Golden Hawk Canadair F-86 23424 purchased by Lynn Garrison for his collection, July 1964

  • Cochrane with Yeager

    Cochran in her record-setting Sabre, talking with Chuck Yeager

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    Golden Hawks flying team, 1959

  • Canadair Sabre F.4 XD769 J.92 Hooton Park 24.07.55 edited-2

    Canadair Sabre F.4 of 92 Squadron RAF Fighter Command in 1955

  • Canadair F-86 Sabre Mk 6 at Canada Aviation Museum 2006

    Preserved Canadair Sabre 6

  • Bundeswehrmuseum Dresden 4

    Luftwaffe Canadair Sabre

  • Canadair-Sabre 19484 USAF RWY 06.56 edited-1

    Ex RAF Canadair Sabre Mk 4 in United States Air Force markings before delivery to the Italian A.F. in 1956

  • Avro-jet

    Orenda engine on display at Carleton University

  • North American F-86 (Canadair CL-13B Sabre Mk 6) - machine gun

    Machine gun ports of a Canadair CL-13B Sabre Mk 6

See also

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