A-7 Corsair II vs F-86 Sabre

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).

American attack aircraft, prominent in the Vietnam and Gulf Wars, renowned for light weight and high load-carrying ability.
Vought A-7 Corsair II Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Vought
First flight 27 September 1965
Year introduced 1966
Number produced 1545 units
Average unit price $2 million
American fighter jet, iconic of the Korean War period, widely operational across cold-war frontline, supersonic, and recognized for its dog-fighting capability.
North American F-86 Sabre Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 34.8 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.8 m β—‰
Height 4.9 m β—‰
Length 14.1 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1123 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,981 km β—‰
Service ceiling 12,800 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 19,050 kg β—‰
Empty weight 8,840 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 6,795 kgf β—‰
Wing area 28.1 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.3 m β—‰
Height 4.4 m β—‰
Length 11.4 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1127 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,454 km β—‰
Service ceiling 15,850 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 9,621 kg β—‰
Empty weight 5,443 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 3,402 kgf β—‰

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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.