Naval Historywith Dr. Alex

Q&A · 4:18:49-4:19:14

When might Sabre and MiG-15 production have ended without Korea?

Without Korean War demand, Sabre and MiG-15 production is tentatively placed on a shorter, lower-volume schedule ending around 1951-52.

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Question

When would F-86 Sabre and MiG-15 production have ended without the Korean War?

Short answer

Probably around 1951-52, with lower production rates before that and an earlier move to newer fighters.

Notes

Without the Korean War, production of the F-86 Sabre and MiG-15 is tentatively expected to end around 1951 or 1952. Output before then would also probably have been lower. An earlier move to newer fighters creates several possible procurement paths. The Hawker Hunter is mentioned as one possibility, with no definite prediction about the aircraft each air force would choose.