About
The CL‑13B is Canadair’s licence-built version of the F‑86 Sabre, powered by the Orenda 14 engine and fitted with leading-edge slats. In-game, it reaches ~1122 kph, with a TWR of 0.58, climb rate around 62 m/s, a turn rate of ~27.6°/s, and roll rate ~240°/s. Armed with six 12.7 mm Browning M3 guns, it can also carry AIM‑9B missiles, rockets, or 1 000 lb bombs
Playstyle
A hybrid energy + turn fighter: climb, engage in turns using airbrakes to maintain optimal speed, then loop away or dive to regain altitude. Its strong engine and airframe let it rival jets like Mig‑17 and Hunter F.1. Use its excellent guns and optional missiles, but be cautious—missile load affects speed and handling .
Pros and Cons
Pros
➕ Strong climb & acceleration thanks to Orenda 14
➕ Good energy retention and roll
➕ Airbrakes improve maneuver control
➕ Can equip AIM‑9B for flexible air combat
Cons
➖ Slower turn rate than other Sabres
➖ Gun damage isn’t high—needs sustained fire
➖ No flares—vulnerable to IR missiles at higher tiers
➖ Missile or bomb load reduces performance
Loadout Option
Trivia
Replaced the down-tiered Me 163 as Germany’s top jet, offering air-to-air missiles for the first time
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