A-3 Skywarrior vs F-86 Sabre
Overview
The A-3 Skywarrior and the F-86 Sabre are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Douglas and North American respectively.
Top speed is 980 km/h for the A-3 Skywarrior vs 1,127 km/h for the F-86 Sabre. The A-3 Skywarrior has an operational range of 3,380 km vs 2,454 km for the F-86 Sabre. The F-86 Sabre operates at altitudes up to 15,850 m compared to 12,000 m for the A-3 Skywarrior. At 37,195 kg MTOW, the A-3 Skywarrior is 3.9x the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
The A-3 Skywarrior has been produced in 283 units vs 9,860 for the F-86 Sabre. The F-86 Sabre first flew 5 years before the A-3 Skywarrior (1947 vs 1952).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Douglas |
| First flight | 28 October 1952 |
| Year introduced | 1956 |
| Number produced | 283 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
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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 | 75.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 22.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 23.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 980 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,380 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 37,195 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 17,876 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,381 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 28.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1127 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,454 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,850 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 9,621 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 5,443 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 3,402 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A-3 Skywarrior or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre is faster with a maximum speed of 1,127 km/h compared to the A-3 Skywarrior's 980 km/h, a difference of 147 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-3 Skywarrior or F-86 Sabre?
The A-3 Skywarrior has a longer range at 3,380 km compared to the F-86 Sabre's 2,454 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-3 Skywarrior or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher service ceiling at 15,850 meters (52,001 ft) compared to the A-3 Skywarrior's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-3 Skywarrior or F-86 Sabre?
The A-3 Skywarrior has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 37,195 kg compared to the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
Which is larger, the A-3 Skywarrior or F-86 Sabre?
The A-3 Skywarrior is longer at 23.3 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the A-3 Skywarrior or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 7 years before the A-3 Skywarrior which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-3 Skywarrior or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 283 units of the A-3 Skywarrior.