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DH.100 Vampire vs F-86 Sabre

DH.100 Vampire vs F-86 Sabre at a glance — top speed 882 vs 1,127 km/h, range 1,963 vs 2,454 km, max takeoff weight 5,620 vs 9,621 kg, built 4,780 vs 9,860 units.

De Havilland DH.100 Vampire combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 DH.100 Vampire
North American F-86 Sabre combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-86 Sabre
Specifications
DH.100 Vampire F-86 Sabre
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland North American
First flight 20 September 1943 1 October 1947
Year introduced 1946 1949
Number produced 4780 units 9860 units
Average unit price -- $1.2 million
Wing area 24.3 m² 28.1 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m 11.3 m
Height 2.7 m 4.4 m
Length 9.4 m 11.4 m
Maximum speed 882 km/h 1127 km/h
Operational range 1,963 km 2,454 km
Service ceiling 13,045 m 15,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,620 kg 9,621 kg
Empty weight 3,304 kg 5,443 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,520 kgf 1 x 3,402 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DH.100 Vampire or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre is faster with a maximum speed of 1,127 km/h compared to the DH.100 Vampire's 882 km/h, a difference of 245 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DH.100 Vampire or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the DH.100 Vampire's 1,963 km.
Which can fly higher, the DH.100 Vampire or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher service ceiling at 15,850 meters (52,001 ft) compared to the DH.100 Vampire's 13,045 meters (42,798 ft).
Which is heavier, the DH.100 Vampire or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,621 kg compared to the DH.100 Vampire's 5,620 kg.
Which is larger, the DH.100 Vampire or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre is longer at 11.4 meters compared to the DH.100 Vampire's 9.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the DH.100 Vampire or F-86 Sabre?
The DH.100 Vampire entered service first in 1946, 3 years before the F-86 Sabre which entered service in 1949.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DH.100 Vampire or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 4,780 units of the DH.100 Vampire.