AV-8B Harrier II vs F-86 Sabre
Overview
The AV-8B Harrier II and the F-86 Sabre are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas/BAe and North American respectively.
Top speed is 1,070 km/h for the AV-8B Harrier II vs 1,127 km/h for the F-86 Sabre. The AV-8B Harrier II has an operational range of 2,200 km vs 2,454 km for the F-86 Sabre. The F-86 Sabre operates at altitudes up to 15,850 m compared to 15,240 m for the AV-8B Harrier II.
The AV-8B Harrier II has been produced in 337 units vs 9,860 for the F-86 Sabre. Unit cost is $26M for the AV-8B Harrier II vs $1.2M for the F-86 Sabre. The F-86 Sabre first flew 24 years before the AV-8B Harrier II (1947 vs 1971).
| British-American ground-attack aircraft, infamously deployed in numerous conflicts including the Gulf War with unique vertical takeoff/landing capabilities. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas/BAe |
| First flight | 6 January 1971 |
| Year introduced | 1983 |
| Number produced | 337 units |
| Average unit price | $26 million |
| American fighter jet, iconic of the Korean War period, widely operational across cold-war frontline, supersonic, and recognized for its dog-fighting capability. | |
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| 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 |
| Wing area | 22.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1070 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 14,100 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,340 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 10,500 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 28.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1127 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,454 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,850 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 9,621 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 5,443 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 3,402 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AV-8B Harrier II or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre is faster with a maximum speed of 1,127 km/h compared to the AV-8B Harrier II's 1,070 km/h, a difference of 57 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AV-8B Harrier II or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the AV-8B Harrier II's 2,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the AV-8B Harrier II or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher service ceiling at 15,850 meters (52,001 ft) compared to the AV-8B Harrier II's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AV-8B Harrier II or F-86 Sabre?
The AV-8B Harrier II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 14,100 kg compared to the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
Which is larger, the AV-8B Harrier II or F-86 Sabre?
The AV-8B Harrier II is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AV-8B Harrier II or F-86 Sabre?
The AV-8B Harrier II is more expensive at approximately $26 million per unit compared to the F-86 Sabre at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the AV-8B Harrier II or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 34 years before the AV-8B Harrier II which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AV-8B Harrier II or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 337 units of the AV-8B Harrier II.