CF-105 Arrow vs F-86 Sabre

The CF-105 Arrow and the F-86 Sabre are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Avro and North American respectively. Top speed is 2,103 km/h for the CF-105 Arrow vs 1,127 km/h for the F-86 Sabre. The CF-105 Arrow has an operational range of 483 km vs 2,454 km for the F-86 Sabre. The CF-105 Arrow operates at altitudes up to 16,154 m compared to 15,850 m for the F-86 Sabre. At 31,120 kg MTOW, the CF-105 Arrow is 3.2x the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg. The CF-105 Arrow has been produced in 5 units vs 9,860 for the F-86 Sabre. Unit cost is $3M for the CF-105 Arrow vs $1.2M for the F-86 Sabre. The F-86 Sabre first flew 11 years before the CF-105 Arrow (1947 vs 1958).

Canadian interceptor fighter, developed during the Cold War, cancelled before operational deployment.
Avro CF-105 Arrow Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Avro
First flight 25 March 1958
Year introduced --
Number produced 5 units
Average unit price $3 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
Wing area 113.8 m² ◉
Wingspan 15.0 m â—‰
Height 6.3 m â—‰
Length 23.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2103 km/h â—‰
Operational range 483 km â—‰
Service ceiling 16,154 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 31,120 kg â—‰
Empty weight 22,245 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 11,340 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 CF-105 Arrow or F-86 Sabre?
The CF-105 Arrow is faster with a maximum speed of 2,103 km/h compared to the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 976 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CF-105 Arrow or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the CF-105 Arrow's 483 km.
Which can fly higher, the CF-105 Arrow or F-86 Sabre?
The CF-105 Arrow has a higher service ceiling at 16,154 meters (52,998 ft) compared to the F-86 Sabre's 15,850 meters (52,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the CF-105 Arrow or F-86 Sabre?
The CF-105 Arrow has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 31,120 kg compared to the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
Which is larger, the CF-105 Arrow or F-86 Sabre?
The CF-105 Arrow is longer at 23.7 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CF-105 Arrow or F-86 Sabre?
The CF-105 Arrow is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the F-86 Sabre at $1.2 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CF-105 Arrow or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 5 units of the CF-105 Arrow.