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CF-105 Arrow vs F-86 Sabre

CF-105 Arrow vs F-86 Sabre at a glance — top speed 2,103 vs 1,127 km/h, range 483 vs 2,454 km, max takeoff weight 31,120 vs 9,621 kg, built 5 vs 9,860 units.

Avro CF-105 Arrow combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 CF-105 Arrow
North American F-86 Sabre combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-86 Sabre
Specifications
CF-105 Arrow F-86 Sabre
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Avro North American
First flight 25 March 1958 1 October 1947
Year introduced -- 1949
Number produced 5 units 9860 units
Average unit price $3 million $1.2 million
Wing area 113.8 m² 28.1 m²
Wingspan 15.0 m 11.3 m
Height 6.3 m 4.4 m
Length 23.7 m 11.4 m
Maximum speed 2103 km/h 1127 km/h
Operational range 483 km 2,454 km
Service ceiling 16,154 m 15,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 31,120 kg 9,621 kg
Empty weight 22,245 kg 5,443 kg
Total thrust 2 x 10,659 kgf 1 x 3,402 kgf
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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.