The North American YF-93 was an American fighter development of the F-86 Sabre that emerged as a radically different variant that received its own designation. Two were built and flown before the project was eventually canceled.

Jan 24, 2025 · On this day in aviation history, January 24, 1950, the North American YF-93, a prototype jet fighter for the US Air Force, made its first flight.

Aug 4, 2016 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the North American YF-93 Escort / Penetration Fighter Prototype Aircraft including pictures.

Specification of North American YF-93A: Engine: One Pratt & Whitney J48-P-6 turbojet rated at 6000 lb.st. dry and 8750 lb.st. with afterburner. Performance: Maximum speed 708 mph at sea level, 622 mph at 35,000 feet. Initial climb rate 11,960 feet per minute. Maximum range on internal fuel 2000 miles. Service ceiling 46,800 feet.

Oct 3, 2022 · Armament of the YF-93 was also more formidable than its forebear, with the Sabre’s six 0.5-calibre Browning heavy machine guns switched out for six 20mm cannon. But the most notable change was to the aircraft’s nose.

The North American YF-93A, developed from the F-86 Sabre and originally designated F-86C, eventually became the third design in the penetration fighter competition with the McDonnell XF-88 and Lockheed XF-90.

Shared parts between the YF-93A and the F-86 will be a key selling point for the new North American fighter. The proposed weapon is a 6 x 20mm machine gun, significantly better than the 6 x 12.7mm machine gun seen in the F-86 Sabre series.

The North American YF-93 was an American fighter development of the F-86 Sabre that emerged as a radically different variant that received its own designation. Two were built and flown before the project was eventually canceled.

The YF-93 was initially a development of the North American F-86 Sabre fighter and designated the F-86C. It was intended as a ‘Penetration Fighter’ to escort long range heavy bombers and therefore enlarge to accommodate enough fuel to give the fighter twice the range of the F-86.

The North American YF-93 was an American fighter development of the F-86 Sabre that emerged as a radically different variant that received its own designation. Two were built and flown before the project was eventually canceled.