MiG ALLEY'S KING: The F-86 Sabre Story | Featuring A Pilot's Perspective with Eric 'Winkle' Brown скачать в хорошем качестве

MiG ALLEY'S KING: The F-86 Sabre Story | Featuring A Pilot's Perspective with Eric 'Winkle' Brown

In the tense, early days of the Cold War, a new kind of battle was being fought in the skies over Korea. The sudden appearance of the swift, high-climbing Soviet MiG-15 shocked the West and threatened to sweep UN forces from the air. America needed an answer, and it came in the form of one of the most iconic aircraft ever built: the North American F-86 Sabre. This Dronescapes documentary tells the complete story of the legendary jet that defined an era. We explore its revolutionary design, born from captured German WWII research on swept-wing aerodynamics, and trace its development from a straight-wing concept into the graceful, lethal fighter that would dominate the skies of "MiG Alley." Through rare archival footage and expert analysis, we delve into the technology that made the Sabre a champion. From its powerful General Electric J47 turbojet engine to its advanced gunsight and full-flying tail, the F-86 was a masterpiece of first-generation jet engineering. See how these elements came together to give American pilots the edge they needed in high-speed, high-G dogfights against the formidable MiG. The centerpiece of our film is an exclusive interview with a true giant of aviation: Captain Eric "Winkle" Brown. As the most prolific test pilot in history, holding the world record for the most aircraft types flown, his perspective is unparalleled. Captain Brown shares his firsthand insights on flying the F-86, detailing its unique handling characteristics, its strengths, its weaknesses, and its critical role in the evolution of air combat. Hear directly from the man who tested the limits of the Sabre and could compare it to hundreds of other aircraft from a position of unique authority. General Characteristics (F-86F-30 Sabre) Crew: 1 Length: 37 ft 1 in (11.3 m) Wingspan: 37 ft 0 in (11.3 m) Height: 14 ft 1 in (4.3 m) Powerplant: 1 × General Electric J47-GE-27 turbojet, 5,910 lbf (26.3 kN) thrust Maximum Speed: 687 mph (1,106 km/h, 597 kn) at sea level Range: 1,525 mi (2,454 km, 1,325 nmi) Service Ceiling: 49,600 ft (15,100 m) Armament: 6 × 0.50 in (12.7 mm) M3 Browning machine guns and up to 5,300 lbs (2,400 kg) of bombs, rockets, and external fuel tanks. Join us as we celebrate this icon of the Jet Age—a symbol of Cold War power, a testament to American ingenuity, and a thoroughbred warbird beloved by all who flew it. To support/join the channel ➤    / @dronescapes   ➤ More aircraft and history videos:    / @dronescapes   ➤ Join the channel:    / @dronescapes   ➤ THREADS: https://www.threads.net/@dronescapesv... ➤ FB:   / dronescapesvideos   ➤ Reddit:   / atellani   ➤ IG:   / dronescapesvideos   ➤ BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/dronescapes.... ➤ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/dronescap... ➤ X/Twitter: https://dronescapes.video/2p89vedj VIDEO SERIES: 🎥U.S. AIRCRAFT VIDEOS: https://dronescapes.video/US 🎥AVIATION VIDEOS: https://dronescapes.video/aviation 🎥GERMAN AIRCRAFT VIDEOS: https://dronescapes.video/WWIIGermany 🎥BRITISH AIRCRAFT VIDEOS: https://dronescapes.video/British 🎥ERIC BROWN VIDEOS: https://dronescapes.video/EricBrown 🎥B-29 VIDEOS: https://dronescapes.video/B29 🎥VIETNAM AND KOREA: https://dronescapes.video/Vietnam 🎥TURBOJET VIDEOS: https://dronescapes.video/Turbojet 🎥SUPERSONIC VIDEOS: https://dronescapes.video/fastest 🎥EXTREME AIRCRAFT VIDEOS: https://dronescapes.video/Extreme 🎥STRANGE PLANES VIDEOS: https://dronescapes.video/Extreme 🎥COLD WAR ERA VIDEOS: https://dronescapes.video/ColdWar 🎥 WW2 VIDEOS: https://dronescapes.video/WW2 #F86Sabre #ColdWar #aviationhistory