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A-7 Corsair II vs F-86 Sabre

Vought A-7 Corsair II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-7 Corsair II
North American F-86 Sabre combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-86 Sabre
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Specifications
A-7 Corsair II F-86 Sabre
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Vought North American
First flight 27 September 1965 1 October 1947
Year introduced 1966 1949
Number produced 1545 units 9860 units
Average unit price $2 million $1.2 million
Wing area 34.8 m² 28.1 m²
Wingspan 11.8 m 11.3 m
Height 4.9 m 4.4 m
Length 14.1 m 11.4 m
Maximum speed 1123 km/h 1127 km/h
Operational range 1,981 km 2,454 km
Service ceiling 12,800 m 15,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,050 kg 9,621 kg
Empty weight 8,840 kg 5,443 kg
Total thrust 1 x 6,795 kgf 1 x 3,402 kgf
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Overview

The A-7 Corsair II and the F-86 Sabre are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Vought and North American respectively.

Top speed is 1,123 km/h for the A-7 Corsair II vs 1,127 km/h for the F-86 Sabre. The A-7 Corsair II has an operational range of 1,981 km vs 2,454 km for the F-86 Sabre. The F-86 Sabre operates at altitudes up to 15,850 m compared to 12,800 m for the A-7 Corsair II.

The A-7 Corsair II has been produced in 1,545 units vs 9,860 for the F-86 Sabre. Unit cost is $2M for the A-7 Corsair II vs $1.2M for the F-86 Sabre. The F-86 Sabre first flew 18 years before the A-7 Corsair II (1947 vs 1965).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-7 Corsair II or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre is faster with a maximum speed of 1,127 km/h compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 1,123 km/h, a difference of 4 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-7 Corsair II or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 1,981 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-7 Corsair II or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher service ceiling at 15,850 meters (52,001 ft) compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 12,800 meters (41,994 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-7 Corsair II or F-86 Sabre?
The A-7 Corsair II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,050 kg compared to the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
Which is larger, the A-7 Corsair II or F-86 Sabre?
The A-7 Corsair II is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-7 Corsair II or F-86 Sabre?
The A-7 Corsair II is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the F-86 Sabre at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the A-7 Corsair II or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 17 years before the A-7 Corsair II which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-7 Corsair II or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 1,545 units of the A-7 Corsair II.