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AMCA vs F-86 Sabre

AMCA vs F-86 Sabre at a glance — top speed 1,912 vs 1,127 km/h, range 5,325 vs 2,454 km, max takeoff weight 27,000 vs 9,621 kg.

HAL AMCA combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 AMCA
North American F-86 Sabre combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-86 Sabre
Specifications
AMCA F-86 Sabre
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL North American
First flight -- 1 October 1947
Year introduced -- 1949
Number produced N/A 9860 units
Average unit price -- $1.2 million
Wing area 55.0 m² 28.1 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m 11.3 m
Height 4.5 m 4.4 m
Length 18.0 m 11.4 m
Maximum speed 1912 km/h 1127 km/h
Operational range 5,325 km 2,454 km
Service ceiling 20,000 m 15,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 27,000 kg 9,621 kg
Empty weight 12,000 kg 5,443 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 3,402 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AMCA or F-86 Sabre?
The AMCA is faster with a maximum speed of 1,912 km/h compared to the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 785 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AMCA or F-86 Sabre?
The AMCA has a longer range at 5,325 km compared to the F-86 Sabre's 2,454 km.
Which can fly higher, the AMCA or F-86 Sabre?
The AMCA has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the F-86 Sabre's 15,850 meters (52,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the AMCA or F-86 Sabre?
The AMCA has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 27,000 kg compared to the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
Which is larger, the AMCA or F-86 Sabre?
The AMCA is longer at 18.0 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.