A-6 Intruder vs F-86 Sabre
Overview
The A-6 Intruder and the F-86 Sabre are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Grumman and North American respectively.
Top speed is 1,040 km/h for the A-6 Intruder vs 1,127 km/h for the F-86 Sabre. The A-6 Intruder has an operational range of 1,702 km vs 2,454 km for the F-86 Sabre. The F-86 Sabre operates at altitudes up to 15,850 m compared to 12,400 m for the A-6 Intruder. At 27,500 kg MTOW, the A-6 Intruder is 2.9x the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
The A-6 Intruder has been produced in 693 units vs 9,860 for the F-86 Sabre. Unit cost is $25M for the A-6 Intruder vs $1.2M for the F-86 Sabre. The F-86 Sabre first flew 13 years before the A-6 Intruder (1947 vs 1960).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Grumman |
| First flight | 19 April 1960 |
| Year introduced | 1963 |
| Number produced | 693 units |
| Average unit price | $25 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 | 49.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1040 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,702 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,400 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 27,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 11,630 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 4,218 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-6 Intruder or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre is faster with a maximum speed of 1,127 km/h compared to the A-6 Intruder's 1,040 km/h, a difference of 87 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-6 Intruder or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the A-6 Intruder's 1,702 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-6 Intruder or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher service ceiling at 15,850 meters (52,001 ft) compared to the A-6 Intruder's 12,400 meters (40,682 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-6 Intruder or F-86 Sabre?
The A-6 Intruder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 27,500 kg compared to the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
Which is larger, the A-6 Intruder or F-86 Sabre?
The A-6 Intruder is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-6 Intruder or F-86 Sabre?
The A-6 Intruder is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the F-86 Sabre at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the A-6 Intruder or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 14 years before the A-6 Intruder which entered service in 1963.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-6 Intruder or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 693 units of the A-6 Intruder.