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Buccaneer vs F-86 Sabre

Buccaneer vs F-86 Sabre at a glance — top speed 1,040 vs 1,127 km/h, range 3,700 vs 2,454 km, max takeoff weight 28,000 vs 9,621 kg, built 211 vs 9,860 units.

Blackburn Buccaneer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Buccaneer
North American F-86 Sabre combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-86 Sabre
Specifications
Buccaneer F-86 Sabre
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Blackburn North American
First flight 30 April 1958 1 October 1947
Year introduced 1962 1949
Number produced 211 units 9860 units
Average unit price $2.5 million $1.2 million
Wing area 47.8 m² 28.1 m²
Wingspan 13.4 m 11.3 m
Height 5.0 m 4.4 m
Length 19.3 m 11.4 m
Maximum speed 1040 km/h 1127 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 2,454 km
Service ceiling 12,200 m 15,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,000 kg 9,621 kg
Empty weight 14,000 kg 5,443 kg
Total thrust 2 x 10,070 kgf 1 x 3,402 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Buccaneer or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre is faster with a maximum speed of 1,127 km/h compared to the Buccaneer's 1,040 km/h, a difference of 87 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Buccaneer or F-86 Sabre?
The Buccaneer has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the F-86 Sabre's 2,454 km.
Which can fly higher, the Buccaneer or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher service ceiling at 15,850 meters (52,001 ft) compared to the Buccaneer's 12,200 meters (40,026 ft).
Which is heavier, the Buccaneer or F-86 Sabre?
The Buccaneer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,000 kg compared to the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
Which is larger, the Buccaneer or F-86 Sabre?
The Buccaneer is longer at 19.3 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Buccaneer or F-86 Sabre?
The Buccaneer is more expensive at approximately $2.5 million per unit compared to the F-86 Sabre at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the Buccaneer or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 13 years before the Buccaneer which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Buccaneer or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 211 units of the Buccaneer.