CL-13B Mk.6 (Germany)
| This page is about the German jet fighter CL-13B Mk.6 (Germany). For the other German Sabre, see CL-13A Mk 5. For other uses, see F-86 (Family). |
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Description
The ◄CL-13B Sabre Mk.6 is a rank VI German jet fighter with a battle rating of 9.3 (AB/SB) and 9.0 (RB). It was introduced in Update 1.87 "Locked On".
General info
Flight performance
The CL-13B Mk 6 is one of the best performing jet fighters from the Sabre family, its power plant is the Avro Canada Orenda 14 engine which is a huge improvement over the previous versions. The level speed at sea level was increased to 1122 km/h which is better than in every MiG-15 or MiG-17. Its acceleration was also increased to the level similar to these jet fighters, the power to weight ratio when the plane is fully loaded is 0.56, better than in any F-86 model, with the exception of the K version and comparable with the other jets like the British Hawker Hunter F.1. The plane also offers phenomenal climb rate performance: 62 m/s at sea level and it takes only 3 minutes and 45 seconds to climb to 9000 m, which it is better than MiGs, the Hunter F.1 and most jet fighters that do not have an afterburner.
The wings in this version are equipped with slats which significantly increase its turning performance and it is also the only difference compared to the early F versions and the previous CL-13. The plane also does not suffer from high speed compression. Despite a heavy weight and high wing loading, its turn rate is very similar to the MiG-17's, but thanks to its improved engine the CL-13 should be able to outperform it in vertical manoeuvres. Its roll rate is excellent at any speed (there are only a few planes that can match it) to the point it can create a risk of breaking wings when pulling too hard and rolling at the same at very high speed, especially with full real controls which do not limit the elevator deflection angle like the instructor does. The flaps have a quite high speed limit and can be used to improve its dogfighting capabilities even further and it is equipped with an airbrake like every other F-86, which is efficient enough to make the plane slow down in combat situations or when it is landing.
With full real controls the plane is very easy to control as well as quick to respond and does not require any elevator trimming. Stalling and spinning are very rare events: after pulling it as much as possible, the plane will not start spinning immediately: it will reach the maximum angle of attack and still keep the same direction and that can be used to pull high angle attacks. It takes up to a few seconds of pulling it to make the plane start rolling to one side and then spinning and can be easily countered by just letting the controls unsollicited for a moment.
However, one must note that as of update Ixwa Strike, game and meta has significantly changed. CL Sabre faces stiff competition in its BR in form of Harriers, Yak-38s, and is completely outclassed when in uptiered; only place CL Sabre can really shine is when it is downtiered.
| Characteristics | Max Speed (km/h at 0 m - sea level) |
Max altitude (metres) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (metres/second) |
Take-off run (metres) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | |||
| Stock | 1,113 | 1,106 | 14800 | 22.1 | 23.2 | 51.4 | 46.9 | 650 |
| Upgraded | 1,132 | 1,122 | 21.2 | 21.5 | 75.3 | 62.5 | ||
Details
| Features | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combat flaps | Take-off flaps | Landing flaps | Air brakes | Arrestor gear | Drogue chute |
| ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | X | X |
| Limits | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wings (km/h) | Gear (km/h) | Flaps (km/h) | Max Static G | |||
| Combat | Take-off | Landing | + | - | ||
| 0 | 350 | 590 | 550 | 350 | ~11 | ~6 |
| Optimal velocities (km/h) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ailerons | Rudder | Elevators | Radiator |
| < 850 | < 600 | < 650 | N/A |
Engine performance
| Engine | Aircraft mass | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine name | Number | Empty mass | Wing loading (full fuel) | |||
| Avro Canada Orenda 14 | 1 | 5,178 kg | 230 kg/m2 | |||
| Engine characteristics | Mass with fuel (no weapons load) | Max Takeoff Weight | ||||
| Weight (each) | Type | 6m fuel | 20m fuel | 21m fuel | ||
| 1,160 kg | Axial-flow turbojet | 5,555 kg | 6,412 kg | 6,472 kg | 9,530 kg | |
| Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB / SB) | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (100%) | |||||
| Condition | 100% | WEP | 6m fuel | 20m fuel | 21m fuel | MTOW |
| Stationary | 3,136 kgf | N/A | 0.56 | 0.49 | 0.48 | 0.33 |
| Optimal | 3,136 kgf (0 km/h) |
N/A | 0.56 | 0.49 | 0.48 | 0.33 |
Survivability and armour
- 6.35 mm steel - in front of cockpit
- 12.7 mm steel - pilot's seat
- 20 mm steel - pilot's head rest
- 38 mm bulletproof glass - armoured windscreen
Modifications and economy
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It is recommended that the first-researched module be the Compressor, followed by additional armament modifications (leading up to the AIM-9B missile), and then the Engine upgrade. Ammunition belt options are not a priority as all ammo belts perform similarly, and the New Boosters module is also unnecessary given that the CL-13B already has good high-speed manoeuvrability and because they make it much easier to wing-rip.
Armaments
Offensive armament
The CL-13B Mk.6 (Germany) is armed with:
- 6 x 12.7 mm M3 Browning machine guns, nose-mounted (300 rpg = 1,800 total)
Suspended armament
The CL-13B Mk.6 (Germany) can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
- Without load
- 16 x HVAR rockets
- 2 x 1,000 lb AN-M65A1 Fin M129 bombs (2,000 lb total)
- 2 x AIM-9B missiles
Usage in battles
This aircraft is similar to the F-86A-5 in that it is equipped with leading-edge slats that improve turn rate and energy retention in a turn. However, the Mk.6 is equipped with a significantly more powerful engine. In fact, this improved engine means that unlike all other F-86 Sabres in the game, the Mk.6 is able to out-perform the MiG-17 in a climb, and as such is able to utilise vertical manoeuvres that would be a death sentence for any other Sabre. With a powerful engine, this plane can effectively use spiral-climbing in order to energy-trap MiGs. In fact, the Mk.6 has better speed, acceleration, and turn rate than all other Sabres (except the F-86F-40, which has a better turn rate).
As of update Ixwa Strike, CL-13Bs most dangerous enemy isn't F-86K nor Hunter F.6 anymore. With addition of Harrier (Family) and Yak-38 (Family) and especially their premium variants, CL-13B more often than not faces planes that are not only better armed (in form of AIM-9G Sidewinder or R-60 missiles), but they also outclimb him and are equipped with flares; easily countering its AIM-9B Sidewinder missiles.
While it is true that downtiered CL-13B dominates its opponents, most of the planes at 9.3 BR and especially higher BRs enemies absolutely outclass him, especially if they are capable of supersonic speeds. Without any form of RWR system, be prepared to get absolutely dominated by F-4 Phantom II (Family) and MiG-21 (Family). Still, supersonic aircraft tend to manoeuvre worse than this one, and it is possible to defeat them with an energy-trap or catch an unaware opponent with your missiles; but that more often than not depends on luck.
Another point to note is that the CL-13B has poor engine performance at high altitudes. Not to mention that by the time you get there, battle will be already over. So, it is advisable to engage enemies as close to sea-level as possible.
The CL-13B's greatest weakness lies in its 6 12.7 mm machine-guns. At this tier, cannons are the standard, and although ammunition count is high, these lower-caliber guns don't have a great damage output. Snapshots are rarely fatal, and often sustained firing time is necessary to secure a kill. Luckily, with the amount of ammunition that this plane carries, spray and pray firing tactics are very much a possibility. As for belt selection, tracer rounds are better-suited for setting fire to enemy aircraft, while more AP-heavy belts are more likely to damage structural components and injure the pilot. Stealth belts are, as always, an option as well. No one belt is undisputedly superior to the rest, so play-style and personal preference will determine which belt should be chosen.
Like many jets at this battle rating, the CL-13B is equipped with early air-to-air missiles. AIM-9B missiles are effective against slow-moving enemies, but are often useless at high speeds; most modern aircraft will usually pop flares or perform basic turn and thus evade your measly 10 Gs.
To close it off, game meta shifted significantly since CL-13Bs release and unless BR decompression happens, you will be facing a lot of better aircraft with better missiles.
Radars
The CL-13B Mk.6 is equipped with an AN/APG-30 rangefinding radar, located in the nose of the aircraft. It will automatically detect other planes within the scanning area and display the range to the closest target. It is linked with a gyro gunsight and can help with aiming at close range.
| AN/APG-30 - Rangefinding radar | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Tracking Range |
Minimum Tracking Range |
Azimuth Tracking Angle |
Elevation Tracking Angle |
| 2,750 m | 300 m | ±9° | ±9° |
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Relatively low stall speed
- High roll rate and great turn rate
- Good energy retention
- Good muzzle velocity
- High ammo count
- Armed with air-to-air missiles
Cons:
- Mediocre climb rate compared to competitors
- Poor armament compared to competitors
- Wing rips occur easily during high-G manoeuvres
- Poor engine performance at high altitude
- Limited fuel-carrying options
- Missiles are as stock in performance as they get
History
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Media
- Skins
- Videos
See also
- Related development
- Canadair Sabre (those Sabres manufactured with the designator "CL")
- North American F-86D Sabre
- North American F-100 Super Sabre
- North American FJ-4 Fury
- Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
- Dassault Super Mystère
- Grumman F-9 Cougar
- Hawker Hunter
- Lavochkin La-15
- Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15
- Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17
- Saab J29 Tunnan
External links
| Canadair Limited | |
|---|---|
| Fighters | ▄CL-13 Mk.4* · ◄CL-13A Mk 5* · ◄CL-13B Mk.6* |
| * These aircraft were license-built from North American Aviation who developed and built the F-86 Sabre fighter. | |
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|---|---|
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Luftwaffe |
| He 162 | He 162 A-1 · He 162 A-2 |
| Me 163 | Me 163 B · Me 163 B-0 |
| Ho 229 | Ho 229 V3 |
| Ar 234 | Ar 234 B-2 · Ar 234 C-3 |
| Me 262 | Me 262 A-1a · Me 262 A-1a/Jabo · Me 262 A-1a/U1 · Me 262 A-1/U4 · Me 262 A-2a |
| Me 262 C-1a · Me 262 C-2b | |
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LSK |
| Fighters | ◊MiG-15bis · ◊Lim-5P · ◊MiG-19S |
| ◊MiG-21MF · ◊MiG-21bis-SAU · ◊MiG-21 "Lazur-M" | |
| ◊MiG-29 | |
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| ◊Su-22UM3K · ◊Su-22M4 | |
| ◊IL-28 | |
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Luftwaffe |
| F-84 | ◄F-84F |
| F-86 | ◄CL-13A Mk 5 · ◄CL-13B Mk.6 · ◄F-86K |
| F-104 | ◄F-104G |
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