Cheetah vs F-86 Sabre
The Cheetah and the F-86 Sabre are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Atlas and North American respectively. The Cheetah reaches 2,338 km/h — 2.1x the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h. The Cheetah has an operational range of 1,300 km vs 2,454 km for the F-86 Sabre. The Cheetah operates at altitudes up to 17,000 m compared to 15,850 m for the F-86 Sabre. The Cheetah has been produced in 38 units vs 9,860 for the F-86 Sabre. The F-86 Sabre first flew 39 years before the Cheetah (1947 vs 1986).
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| Origin country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Atlas |
| First flight | 16 July 1986 |
| Year introduced | 1986 |
| Number produced | 38 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
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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 | 34.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 15.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2338 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,300 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 17,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 16,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 7,400 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
| 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 Cheetah or F-86 Sabre?
The Cheetah is faster with a maximum speed of 2,338 km/h compared to the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 1,211 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Cheetah or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the Cheetah's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Cheetah or F-86 Sabre?
The Cheetah has a higher service ceiling at 17,000 meters (55,774 ft) compared to the F-86 Sabre's 15,850 meters (52,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Cheetah or F-86 Sabre?
The Cheetah has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16,500 kg compared to the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
Which is larger, the Cheetah or F-86 Sabre?
The Cheetah is longer at 15.7 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Cheetah or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 37 years before the Cheetah which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cheetah or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 38 units of the Cheetah.