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== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in battles ==
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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 (Family)|F-86 Sabres]] in the game, the Mk.6 is able to out-perform the [[MiG-17 (Family)|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 (Japan)|F-86F-40]], which has a better turn rate).
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Another potential enemy that this aircraft may face is the [[F-86K (Italy)|F-86K]].  This Sabre does have more power than the Mk.6, but also has worse manoeuvrability.  On the other hand, the [[Hunter F.6]] has both more power than the Mk.6 and deadly SRAAM missiles.  This combination poses a considerable threat, and must be dealt with carefully.
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All 9.0 BR jets are dominated by this plane.  It's the 9.3 BR and higher enemies that pose a real threat, especially if they are capable of supersonic speeds.  Still, supersonic aircraft tend to manoeuvre worse than this one, and it ''is'' possible to defeat them with an energy-trap.
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One final point to note is that the CL-13B has poor engine performance at high altitudes.  So, it is advisable to engage enemies as close to sea-level as possible.
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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.
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Like many jets at this battle rating, the CL-13B is equipped with early air-to-air missiles.  These are effective against slow-moving enemies, but are often useless at high speeds.
  
 
=== Manual Engine Control ===
 
=== Manual Engine Control ===
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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.
  
 
=== Pros and cons ===
 
=== Pros and cons ===
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'''Pros:'''
 
'''Pros:'''
  
* Respectable armament of 6 x 12.7 mm M3 machine guns
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* Relatively low stall speed
* Good gun muzzle velocity (890m/s tracer belts)
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* High roll rate, great turn rate, and competitive climb rate.
* Plenty of ammunition, enough for 15s of continuous fire (120 rounds/s)
 
* Unlike the earlier [[CL-13A Mk 5]] and the [[MiG-19S (Germany)|German MiG-19]], it can equip Sidewinder missiles
 
* Good high-speed manoeuvrability, as well as slow-speed manoeuvrability with its extendable slats
 
* Relatively low stall speed for a jet
 
* High roll rate
 
* Great turn rate
 
* Great climb >60m/s @ sea level (spaded)
 
 
* Good energy retention
 
* Good energy retention
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* Good muzzle velocity
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* High ammo count
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* Armed with air-to-air missiles
  
 
'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
  
* Machine gun armament lacks the stopping power compared to autocannons
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* Poor armament compared to competitors
* Wing rip occurs easily at high speeds/G-forces when flying with 20 min fuel
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* Wing rips occur easily during high-G manoeuvres
* Poor engine performance at higher altitude
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* Poor engine performance at high altitude
* Bad fuel options: either 6 min or 20 min
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* Limited fuel-carrying options  
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
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== Media ==
 
== Media ==
 
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{{Youtube-gallery|3RP6bdwa5H8|'''Why It's The Best - CL-13B Mk.6 Commentary''' - ''DEFYN''|jfduRaPhMh0|'''The Fragile Missile Runner! CL-13B Mk.6''' - ''Jengar''}}
 
{{Youtube-gallery|3RP6bdwa5H8|'''Why It's The Best - CL-13B Mk.6 Commentary''' - ''DEFYN''|jfduRaPhMh0|'''The Fragile Missile Runner! CL-13B Mk.6''' - ''Jengar''}}
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;Related development
 
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* Canadair [[F-86 (Family)|Sabre]] (those Sabres manufactured with the designator "CL")
 
* Canadair [[F-86 (Family)|Sabre]] (those Sabres manufactured with the designator "CL")
 
* North American [[F-86K (France)|F-86D]] Sabre
 
* North American [[F-86K (France)|F-86D]] Sabre

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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).

Description

GarageImage CL-13B Mk.6 (Germany).jpg


The ◄CL-13B Sabre Mk.6 is a rank VI German jet fighter with a battle rating of 9.3 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.87 "Locked On".

General info

Flight Performance

Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.

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 + -
0 350 620 620 350 ~12 ~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 (108%)
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

Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.

Armaments

Offensive armament

Main article: Browning M3 (12.7 mm)

The CL-13B Mk.6 (Germany) is armed with:

  • 6 x 12.7 mm Browning M3 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).

Another potential enemy that this aircraft may face is the F-86K. This Sabre does have more power than the Mk.6, but also has worse manoeuvrability. On the other hand, the Hunter F.6 has both more power than the Mk.6 and deadly SRAAM missiles. This combination poses a considerable threat, and must be dealt with carefully.

All 9.0 BR jets are dominated by this plane. It's the 9.3 BR and higher enemies that pose a real threat, especially if they are capable of supersonic speeds. Still, supersonic aircraft tend to manoeuvre worse than this one, and it is possible to defeat them with an energy-trap.

One final point to note is that the CL-13B has poor engine performance at high altitudes. 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. These are effective against slow-moving enemies, but are often useless at high speeds.

Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer Pitch Radiator Supercharger Turbocharger
Oil Water Type
Not controllable Not controllable
Not auto controlled
Not controllable
Auto control available
Not controllable
Auto control available
Combined Not controllable
1 gear
Not controllable

Modules

Tier Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
I Fuselage repair Compressor Offensive 12 mm
II New boosters Airframe FRC mk.2
III Wings repair Engine New 12 mm MGs FLBC mk.1
IV G-suit Cover AIM-9B

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.

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Relatively low stall speed
  • High roll rate, great turn rate, and competitive climb rate.
  • Good energy retention
  • Good muzzle velocity
  • High ammo count
  • Armed with air-to-air missiles

Cons:

  • Poor armament compared to competitors
  • Wing rips occur easily during high-G manoeuvres
  • Poor engine performance at high altitude
  • Limited fuel-carrying options

History

Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ History" (example: https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History) and add a link to it here using the main template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <ref></ref>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <references />. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under === Encyclopedia Info ===, also if applicable).

Media

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

External links

Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:

  • topic on the official game forum;
  • encyclopedia page on the aircraft;
  • other literature.


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.

Germany jet aircraft
Ar 234  Ar 234 B-2 · Ar 234 C-3
He 162  He 162 A-1 · He 162 A-2
Ho 229  Ho 229 V3
Me 163  Me 163 B · Me 163 B-0
Me 262 A  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  Me 262 C-1a · Me 262 C-2b
Tornado  ◄Tornado IDS WTD61 · ◄Tornado IDS MFG · ◄Tornado IDS ASSTA1
West Germany  Alpha Jet A
USA  ◄F-84F
  ◄CL-13A Mk 5 · ◄CL-13B Mk.6 · ◄F-86K
  ◄F-104G
  ◄F-4F Early · ◄F-4F
USSR  ◊MiG-15bis
  ◊MiG-19S
  ◄MiG-21 SPS-K · ◊MiG-21MF · ◊MiG-21bis-SAU · ◊MiG-21 "Lazur-M"
  ◊MiG-23BN · ◊MiG-23MF · ◊MiG-23MLA
  ◊MiG-29 · ◄MiG-29G
  ◊Su-22UM3K · ◊Su-22M4
  ◊IL-28
Poland  ◊Lim-5P
Britain  ◄Sea Hawk Mk.100 · ◌Hunter F.58 (Swiss)
Italy  ◄G.91 R/3 · ◄G.91 R/4