DH.110 Sea Vixen vs F-86 Sabre

Overview

The DH.110 Sea Vixen and the F-86 Sabre are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland and North American respectively.

Top speed is 1,127 km/h for the DH.110 Sea Vixen vs 1,127 km/h for the F-86 Sabre. The DH.110 Sea Vixen has an operational range of 1,270 km vs 2,454 km for the F-86 Sabre. The F-86 Sabre operates at altitudes up to 15,850 m compared to 15,000 m for the DH.110 Sea Vixen. At 21,205 kg MTOW, the DH.110 Sea Vixen is 2.2x the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.

The DH.110 Sea Vixen has been produced in 151 units vs 9,860 for the F-86 Sabre. Unit cost is $1.5M for the DH.110 Sea Vixen vs $1.2M for the F-86 Sabre. The F-86 Sabre first flew 4 years before the DH.110 Sea Vixen (1947 vs 1951).

DH.110 Sea Vixen

British twin-boom, carrier-based fighter, significant in the Cold War era, deployed during Suez Crisis and other Royal Navy operations.
De Havilland DH.110 Sea Vixen Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland
First flight 26 September 1951
Year introduced 1959
Number produced 151 units
Average unit price $1.5 million
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F-86 Sabre

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
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DH.110 Sea Vixen

Wing area 60.2 m² ◉
Wingspan 15.5 m ◉
Height 3.3 m ◉
Length 16.9 m ◉
Maximum speed 1127 km/h ◉
Operational range 1,270 km ◉
Service ceiling 15,000 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 21,205 kg ◉
Empty weight 12,680 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 5,097 kgf ◉

F-86 Sabre

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 DH.110 Sea Vixen or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre is faster with a maximum speed of 1,127 km/h compared to the DH.110 Sea Vixen's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DH.110 Sea Vixen or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the DH.110 Sea Vixen's 1,270 km.
Which can fly higher, the DH.110 Sea Vixen or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher service ceiling at 15,850 meters (52,001 ft) compared to the DH.110 Sea Vixen's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the DH.110 Sea Vixen or F-86 Sabre?
The DH.110 Sea Vixen has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 21,205 kg compared to the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
Which is larger, the DH.110 Sea Vixen or F-86 Sabre?
The DH.110 Sea Vixen is longer at 16.9 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DH.110 Sea Vixen or F-86 Sabre?
The DH.110 Sea Vixen is more expensive at approximately $1.5 million per unit compared to the F-86 Sabre at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the DH.110 Sea Vixen or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 10 years before the DH.110 Sea Vixen which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DH.110 Sea Vixen or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 151 units of the DH.110 Sea Vixen.

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