Canadair CL-13 Sabre Mk 5

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24 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

Canadair CL-13 Sabre Mk 5 preserved at a museum, an iconic Cold War jet with roots in the legendary F-86 family.

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Aircraft

CL-13 Sabre Mk 5 CL13

Museum display/neutral

Manufacturer

Canadair

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Military Maverick

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Aviation History

The Canadair Sabre is a Canadian-built version of the North American F-86 Sabre jet fighter, famed for its role in the Korean War and service with multiple air forces. The Mk 5 was a significant upgrade with a Canadian Orenda engine.

Fleet Rarity

Extremely rare; all surviving examples are in museums or private collections.

Record Flights

Set speed and altitude records for Canadian fighters in the 1950s.

Safety & Events

Served with the RCAF and several NATO air forces; involved in Cold War air defense.

Future Outlook

Preserved in a museum (on display).

Specifications

Orenda 10 turbojet

Engine

11.3 meters

Wingspan

11.4 meters

Length

1,600 kilometers

Range

880 kilometers per hour

Speed

1 (pilot)

Capacity

7,348 kilograms

MTOW

4.0 meters

Height

28.0 kN (6,355 lbf)

Thrust

N/A (military aircraft, not ICAO certified)

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