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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 1,127 km/h, range 5,219 vs 2,454 km, max takeoff weight 27,500 vs 9,621 kg, built 693 vs 9,860 units.

Grumman A-6 Intruder combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-6 Intruder
North American F-86 Sabre combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-86 Sabre
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 28.1 m²
Wingspan 16.2 m 11.3 m
Height 4.8 m 4.4 m
Length 16.6 m 11.4 m
Maximum speed 1040 km/h 1127 km/h
Operational range 5,219 km 2,454 km
Service ceiling 12,400 m 15,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 27,500 kg 9,621 kg
Empty weight 11,630 kg 5,443 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,436 kgf 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 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 15,850 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.