Description: North American’s oft-forgotten YF-93A (NA-157) was an advanced version of the F-86A Sabre day fighter designed for the penetration fighter requirement. It was originally designated the F-86C and was designed around NACA flush inlets and an 8,000 lb thrust J48 afterburning engine with three times the fuel of the F-86A, which gave it extremely long range. The two other penetration fighter candidates (the XF-88 and XF-90) had flown much earlier than the YF-93. All three types were not developed beyond the prototypes as the penetration fighter requirement was dropped by the Air Force. The aircraft sported F-86-style wings and tail mated to a new beefy fuselage with added electronics and 6-20mm cannon. The increased weight of the design led to a redesigned and strengthened dual-wheel main undercarriage. Only two-aircraft were built and the NACA flush intakes were replaced on ship one with conventional ram intakes resulting in increased overall performance. After retirement the two YF-93As were utilized at Moffett Field, CA, for further NACA testing before being scrapped.
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Book Series: Air Force Legends
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Features: Illustrated
Original Language: English
Book Title: North American Yf-93a Penetration Fghtr
Number of Pages: 52 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Naval Fighters
Item Height: 0.2 in
Publication Year: 2023
Topic: Military / Aviation
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: History
Item Weight: 9 Oz
Item Length: 11 in
Author: William Simone
Item Width: 8.5 in
Format: Trade Paperback
