Role
Fighter
Fighter-bomber
Manufacturer North American Aviation
First flight 25 May 1953
Introduction 27 September 1954
Retired 1979, United States Air National Guard; 1988, Republic of China Air Force
Primary users United States Air Force
Turkish Air Force
Republic of China Air Force
French Air Force
Produced 1953–1959
Number built 2,294
Developed from North American F-86 Sabre
Developed into North American F-107
Take off Distance
MAX RANGE
Aircraft Speed
Max Crew
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