<p>The F-86D first flew on December 22, 1949. It was developed as an all-weather interceptor version of the formidable F-86A. The F-86D was used in the 1950s to guard against enemy air attack, both in the United States and overseas. Over 2500 of the F86- D models were produced.
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The F-86D is well-known for historic firsts. It was the first U.S. Air Force aircraft to have all-rocket armament. It was also the first all-weather interceptor with a one-man crew to pilot the aircraft and to operate the radar fire control system. The F-86D set new world speed records of 698 mph in November 1952 and 715 mph in July 1953.
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