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A-3 Skywarrior vs F-86 Sabre

A-3 Skywarrior vs F-86 Sabre at a glance — top speed 980 vs 1,127 km/h, range 4,667 vs 2,454 km, max takeoff weight 37,195 vs 9,621 kg, built 283 vs 9,860 units.

Douglas A-3 Skywarrior combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-3 Skywarrior
North American F-86 Sabre combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-86 Sabre
Specifications
A-3 Skywarrior F-86 Sabre
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Douglas North American
First flight 28 October 1952 1 October 1947
Year introduced 1956 1949
Number produced 283 units 9860 units
Average unit price -- $1.2 million
Wing area 75.4 m² 28.1 m²
Wingspan 22.1 m 11.3 m
Height 6.9 m 4.4 m
Length 23.3 m 11.4 m
Maximum speed 980 km/h 1127 km/h
Operational range 4,667 km 2,454 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 15,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 37,195 kg 9,621 kg
Empty weight 17,876 kg 5,443 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,762 kgf 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 4,667 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.