A-5 Vigilante vs F-86 Sabre
The A-5 Vigilante and the F-86 Sabre are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and North American respectively. Top speed is 2,123 km/h for the A-5 Vigilante vs 1,127 km/h for the F-86 Sabre. The A-5 Vigilante has an operational range of 1,804 km vs 2,454 km for the F-86 Sabre. The A-5 Vigilante operates at altitudes up to 15,880 m compared to 15,850 m for the F-86 Sabre. At 28,615 kg MTOW, the A-5 Vigilante is 3.0x the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg. The A-5 Vigilante has been produced in 167 units vs 9,860 for the F-86 Sabre. Unit cost is $10M for the A-5 Vigilante vs $1.2M for the F-86 Sabre. The F-86 Sabre first flew 11 years before the A-5 Vigilante (1947 vs 1958).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | North American |
| First flight | 31 August 1958 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 167 units |
| Average unit price | $10 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 | 65.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 23.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2123 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,804 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,880 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 28,615 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 14,870 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 9,786 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-5 Vigilante or F-86 Sabre?
The A-5 Vigilante is faster with a maximum speed of 2,123 km/h compared to the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 996 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-5 Vigilante or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the A-5 Vigilante's 1,804 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-5 Vigilante or F-86 Sabre?
The A-5 Vigilante has a higher service ceiling at 15,880 meters (52,099 ft) compared to the F-86 Sabre's 15,850 meters (52,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-5 Vigilante or F-86 Sabre?
The A-5 Vigilante has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,615 kg compared to the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
Which is larger, the A-5 Vigilante or F-86 Sabre?
The A-5 Vigilante is longer at 23.3 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-5 Vigilante or F-86 Sabre?
The A-5 Vigilante is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the F-86 Sabre at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the A-5 Vigilante or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 12 years before the A-5 Vigilante which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-5 Vigilante or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 167 units of the A-5 Vigilante.