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).

◄CL-13B Mk.6

◄CL-13A Mk 5

◄F-86K

◄CL-13B Mk.6

◄CL-13A Mk 5

◄F-86K

Germany

VI Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
9.3	9.0	9.3

Class:

Fighter

Jet fighter

Research:94 000

Purchase:520 000

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

Air brakes

Allows you to dramatically reduce the flight speed by releasing special flaps

Max speed

at 0 m1 122 km/h

Turn time21 s

Max altitude14 800 m

EngineAvro Canada Orenda 14

TypeJet

Cooling systemAir

Take-off weight10 t

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

Crew1 person

Speed of destruction

Structural0 km/h

Gear350 km/h

• 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

Repair costBasic → Reference

AB3 221 → 4 319

RB10 200 → 13 678

SB10 159 → 13 623

Total cost of modifications170 000

263 000

Talisman cost2 600

Crew training150 000

Experts520 000

Aces2 400

Research Aces950 000

Reward for battleAB / RB / SB

130 / 380 / 600 %

220 / 220 / 220 %

Modifications

Flight performance	Survivability	Weaponry
Fuselage repair Research: 11 000 Cost: 17 000 350 Compressor Research: 11 000 Cost: 17 000 350 New boosters Research: 13 000 Cost: 20 000 410 Wings repair Research: 11 000 Cost: 17 000 350 Engine Research: 11 000 Cost: 17 000 350 G-suit Research: 18 000 Cost: 28 000 570	Airframe Research: 13 000 Cost: 20 000 410 Cover Research: 18 000 Cost: 28 000 570	bmg50_belt_pack Research: 11 000 Cost: 17 000 350 FRC mk.2 Research: 13 000 Cost: 20 000 410 bmg50_new_gun Research: 11 000 Cost: 17 000 350 FLBC mk.1 Research: 11 000 Cost: 17 000 350 AIM-9B Research: 18 000 Cost: 28 000 570

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

Weapon 16 x 12.7 mm M3 Browning machine gun

Ammunition1 800 rounds

Fire rate1 200 shots/min

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

List of setups (3)

Setup 18 x HVAR rockets
8 x HVAR rockets

Setup 22 x 1000 lb AN-M65A1 Fin M129 bomb

Setup 32 x AIM-9B Sidewinder air-to-air missiles

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.

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, 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

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Media

Skins

• Skins and camouflages for the CL-13B Mk.6 (Germany) from live.warthunder.com.

Videos

The Fragile Missile Runner! CL-13B Mk.6 - Jengar

Why It's The Best - CL-13B Mk.6 Commentary - DEFYN

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

• Official data sheet - more details about the performance

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.