North American Aviation F-86D-35-NA Sabre 51-6145, 715.697 mph Absolute World Speed Record, 16 July 1953 Published on July 14, 2012 in 16 July 1953Full resolution (403 × 456) Next → North American Aviation F-86D-35-NA Sabre 51-6145, 715.697 mph Absolute World Speed Record, 16 July 1953. (U.S. Air Force)