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A-5 Vigilante vs F-86 Sabre

A-5 Vigilante vs F-86 Sabre at a glance — top speed 2,123 vs 1,127 km/h, range 1,804 vs 2,454 km, max takeoff weight 28,615 vs 9,621 kg, built 167 vs 9,860 units.

North American A-5 Vigilante combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-5 Vigilante
North American F-86 Sabre combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-86 Sabre
Specifications
A-5 Vigilante F-86 Sabre
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American North American
First flight 31 August 1958 1 October 1947
Year introduced 1961 1949
Number produced 167 units 9860 units
Average unit price $10 million $1.2 million
Wing area 65.1 m² 28.1 m²
Wingspan 16.2 m 11.3 m
Height 5.9 m 4.4 m
Length 23.3 m 11.4 m
Maximum speed 2123 km/h 1127 km/h
Operational range 1,804 km 2,454 km
Service ceiling 15,880 m 15,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,615 kg 9,621 kg
Empty weight 14,870 kg 5,443 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,786 kgf 1 x 3,402 kgf
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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.