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A-1 Skyraider vs F-86 Sabre

A-1 Skyraider vs F-86 Sabre at a glance — top speed 518 vs 1,127 km/h, range 2,118 vs 2,454 km, max takeoff weight 8,213 vs 9,621 kg, built 3,180 vs 9,860 units.

Douglas A-1 Skyraider combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-1 Skyraider
North American F-86 Sabre combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-86 Sabre
Specifications
A-1 Skyraider F-86 Sabre
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Douglas North American
First flight 18 March 1945 1 October 1947
Year introduced 1946 1949
Number produced 3180 units 9860 units
Average unit price -- $1.2 million
Wing area 37.2 m² 28.1 m²
Wingspan 15.2 m 11.3 m
Height 4.8 m 4.4 m
Length 11.8 m 11.4 m
Maximum speed 518 km/h 1127 km/h
Operational range 2,118 km 2,454 km
Service ceiling 8,700 m 15,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,213 kg 9,621 kg
Empty weight 5,429 kg 5,443 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,000 kW 1 x 3,402 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-1 Skyraider or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre is faster with a maximum speed of 1,127 km/h compared to the A-1 Skyraider's 518 km/h, a difference of 609 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-1 Skyraider or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the A-1 Skyraider's 2,118 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-1 Skyraider or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher service ceiling at 15,850 meters (52,001 ft) compared to the A-1 Skyraider's 8,700 meters (28,543 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-1 Skyraider or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,621 kg compared to the A-1 Skyraider's 8,213 kg.
Which is larger, the A-1 Skyraider or F-86 Sabre?
The A-1 Skyraider is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the A-1 Skyraider or F-86 Sabre?
The A-1 Skyraider entered service first in 1946, 3 years before the F-86 Sabre which entered service in 1949.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-1 Skyraider or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 3,180 units of the A-1 Skyraider.