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A-37 Dragonfly vs F-86 Sabre

A-37 Dragonfly vs F-86 Sabre at a glance — top speed 816 vs 1,127 km/h, range 1,628 vs 2,454 km, max takeoff weight 6,350 vs 9,621 kg, built 577 vs 9,860 units.

Cessna A-37 Dragonfly combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-37 Dragonfly
North American F-86 Sabre combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-86 Sabre
Specifications
A-37 Dragonfly F-86 Sabre
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna North American
First flight 1 October 1964 1 October 1947
Year introduced 1967 1949
Number produced 577 units 9860 units
Average unit price $160K $1.2 million
Wing area 17.1 m² 28.1 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 11.3 m
Height 2.7 m 4.4 m
Length 8.6 m 11.4 m
Maximum speed 816 km/h 1127 km/h
Operational range 1,628 km 2,454 km
Service ceiling 12,730 m 15,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,350 kg 9,621 kg
Empty weight 2,817 kg 5,443 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,586 kgf 1 x 3,402 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-37 Dragonfly or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre is faster with a maximum speed of 1,127 km/h compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 816 km/h, a difference of 311 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-37 Dragonfly or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 1,628 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-37 Dragonfly or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher service ceiling at 15,850 meters (52,001 ft) compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 12,730 meters (41,765 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-37 Dragonfly or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,621 kg compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 6,350 kg.
Which is larger, the A-37 Dragonfly or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre is longer at 11.4 meters compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 8.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-37 Dragonfly or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre is more expensive at approximately $1.2 million per unit compared to the A-37 Dragonfly at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the A-37 Dragonfly or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 18 years before the A-37 Dragonfly which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-37 Dragonfly or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 577 units of the A-37 Dragonfly.