AMX vs F-86 Sabre

The AMX and the F-86 Sabre are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Alenia/Aermacchi/Embraer and North American respectively. Top speed is 1,160 km/h for the AMX vs 1,127 km/h for the F-86 Sabre. The AMX has an operational range of 550 km vs 2,454 km for the F-86 Sabre. The F-86 Sabre operates at altitudes up to 15,850 m compared to 13,000 m for the AMX. The AMX has been produced in 200 units vs 9,860 for the F-86 Sabre. Unit cost is $13M for the AMX vs $1.2M for the F-86 Sabre. The F-86 Sabre first flew 37 years before the AMX (1947 vs 1984).

AMX

Italian-Brazilian ground-attack aircraft, notable for its deployments during the Kosovo War and ongoing use in the Brazilian Air Force.
Alenia/Aermacchi/Embraer AMX Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Alenia/Aermacchi/Embraer
First flight 15 May 1984
Year introduced 1989
Number produced 200 units
Average unit price $13 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 🇺🇸 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

AMX

Wing area 68.9 m² ◉
Wingspan 8.8 m â—‰
Height 4.6 m â—‰
Length 13.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1160 km/h â—‰
Operational range 550 km â—‰
Service ceiling 13,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 6,730 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 5,003 kgf â—‰
Wing area 28.1 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.3 m â—‰
Height 4.4 m â—‰
Length 11.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1127 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,454 km â—‰
Service ceiling 15,850 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 9,621 kg â—‰
Empty weight 5,443 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 3,402 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AMX or F-86 Sabre?
The AMX is faster with a maximum speed of 1,160 km/h compared to the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 33 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AMX or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the AMX's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the AMX or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher service ceiling at 15,850 meters (52,001 ft) compared to the AMX's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the AMX or F-86 Sabre?
The AMX has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
Which is larger, the AMX or F-86 Sabre?
The AMX is longer at 13.6 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AMX or F-86 Sabre?
The AMX is more expensive at approximately $13 million per unit compared to the F-86 Sabre at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the AMX or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 40 years before the AMX which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 200 units of the AMX.