AT-802 vs F-86 Sabre

Overview

The AT-802 and the F-86 Sabre are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Air Tractor and North American respectively.

The F-86 Sabre reaches 1,127 km/h β€” 2.9x the AT-802's 394 km/h. The AT-802 has an operational range of 1,300 km vs 2,454 km for the F-86 Sabre. The F-86 Sabre operates at altitudes up to 15,850 m compared to 7,620 m for the AT-802.

The AT-802 has been produced in 28 units vs 9,860 for the F-86 Sabre. Unit cost is $4M for the AT-802 vs $1.2M for the F-86 Sabre. The F-86 Sabre first flew 43 years before the AT-802 (1947 vs 1990).

American agricultural and fire-fighting aircraft, introduced in the 1990s, extensively deployed for crop dusting and fire suppression globally.
Air Tractor AT-802 Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Air Tractor
First flight 30 October 1990
Year introduced 1991
Number produced 28 units
Average unit price $4 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 37.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 18.1 m β—‰
Height 3.9 m β—‰
Length 10.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 394 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,300 km β—‰
Service ceiling 7,620 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 7,257 kg β—‰
Empty weight 2,951 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 1,007 kW 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 AT-802 or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre is faster with a maximum speed of 1,127 km/h compared to the AT-802's 394 km/h, a difference of 733 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AT-802 or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the AT-802's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the AT-802 or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher service ceiling at 15,850 meters (52,001 ft) compared to the AT-802's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AT-802 or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,621 kg compared to the AT-802's 7,257 kg.
Which is larger, the AT-802 or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre is longer at 11.4 meters compared to the AT-802's 10.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AT-802 or F-86 Sabre?
The AT-802 is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the F-86 Sabre at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the AT-802 or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 42 years before the AT-802 which entered service in 1991.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AT-802 or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 28 units of the AT-802.