A-10 Thunderbolt II vs F-86 Sabre
The A-10 Thunderbolt II and the F-86 Sabre are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Fairchild Republic and North American respectively. Top speed is 675 km/h for the A-10 Thunderbolt II vs 1,127 km/h for the F-86 Sabre. The A-10 Thunderbolt II has an operational range of 463 km vs 2,454 km for the F-86 Sabre. The F-86 Sabre operates at altitudes up to 15,850 m compared to 13,716 m for the A-10 Thunderbolt II. At 22,680 kg MTOW, the A-10 Thunderbolt II is 2.4x the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg. The A-10 Thunderbolt II has been produced in 716 units vs 9,860 for the F-86 Sabre. Unit cost is $20M for the A-10 Thunderbolt II vs $1.2M for the F-86 Sabre. The F-86 Sabre first flew 25 years before the A-10 Thunderbolt II (1947 vs 1972).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Fairchild Republic |
| First flight | 10 May 1972 |
| Year introduced | 1975 |
| Number produced | 716 units |
| Average unit price | $20 million |
| American fighter jet, iconic of the Korean War period, widely operational across cold-war frontline, supersonic, and recognized for its dog-fighting capability. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | North American |
| First flight | 1 October 1947 |
| Year introduced | 1949 |
| Number produced | 9860 units |
| Average unit price | $1.2 million |
| Wing area | 47.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 17.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 675 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 463 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 22,680 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 11,321 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 8,224 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 28.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1127 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,454 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,850 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 9,621 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 5,443 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 3,402 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre is faster with a maximum speed of 1,127 km/h compared to the A-10 Thunderbolt II's 675 km/h, a difference of 452 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the A-10 Thunderbolt II's 463 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher service ceiling at 15,850 meters (52,001 ft) compared to the A-10 Thunderbolt II's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or F-86 Sabre?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,680 kg compared to the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
Which is larger, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or F-86 Sabre?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II is longer at 16.3 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or F-86 Sabre?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II is more expensive at approximately $20 million per unit compared to the F-86 Sabre at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 26 years before the A-10 Thunderbolt II which entered service in 1975.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 716 units of the A-10 Thunderbolt II.