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A-6 Intruder vs F-86 Sabre

A-6 Intruder vs F-86 Sabre at a glance — top speed 1,040 vs 1,106 km/h, range 5,219 vs 2,454 km, max takeoff weight 27,500 vs 8,234 kg, built 693 vs 9,860 units.

Grumman A-6 Intruder combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-6 IntruderFull specs
North American F-86 Sabre combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-86 SabreFull specs
Specifications
A-6 Intruder F-86 Sabre
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman North American
First flight 19 April 1960 1 October 1947
Year introduced 1963 1949
Number produced 693 units 9860 units
Average unit price $25 million $1.2 million
Wing area 49.1 m² 29.1 m²
Wingspan 16.2 m 11.9 m
Height 4.8 m 4.4 m
Length 16.7 m 11.4 m
Maximum speed 1040 km/h 1106 km/h
Operational range 5,219 km 2,454 km
Service ceiling 12,400 m 15,118 m
Max. takeoff weight 27,500 kg 8,234 kg
Empty weight 11,630 kg 5,046 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,218 kgf 1 x 2,681 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 1,106 km/h compared to the A-6 Intruder's 1,040 km/h, a difference of 66 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-6 Intruder or F-86 Sabre?
The A-6 Intruder has a longer range at 5,219 km compared to the F-86 Sabre's 2,454 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-6 Intruder or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher service ceiling at 15,118 meters (49,599 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 8,234 kg.
Which is larger, the A-6 Intruder or F-86 Sabre?
The A-6 Intruder is longer at 16.7 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.