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DH.112 Venom vs F-86 Sabre

DH.112 Venom vs F-86 Sabre at a glance — top speed 1,030 vs 1,127 km/h, range 1,738 vs 2,454 km, max takeoff weight 6,985 vs 9,621 kg, built 1,431 vs 9,860 units.

De Havilland DH.112 Venom combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 DH.112 Venom
North American F-86 Sabre combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-86 Sabre
Specifications
DH.112 Venom F-86 Sabre
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland North American
First flight 2 September 1949 1 October 1947
Year introduced 1952 1949
Number produced 1431 units 9860 units
Average unit price -- $1.2 million
Wing area 25.9 m² 28.1 m²
Wingspan 12.7 m 11.3 m
Height 1.9 m 4.4 m
Length 9.7 m 11.4 m
Maximum speed 1030 km/h 1127 km/h
Operational range 1,738 km 2,454 km
Service ceiling 12,009 m 15,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,985 kg 9,621 kg
Empty weight 4,174 kg 5,443 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,200 kgf 1 x 3,402 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DH.112 Venom or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre is faster with a maximum speed of 1,127 km/h compared to the DH.112 Venom's 1,030 km/h, a difference of 97 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DH.112 Venom or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the DH.112 Venom's 1,738 km.
Which can fly higher, the DH.112 Venom or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher service ceiling at 15,850 meters (52,001 ft) compared to the DH.112 Venom's 12,009 meters (39,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the DH.112 Venom or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,621 kg compared to the DH.112 Venom's 6,985 kg.
Which is larger, the DH.112 Venom or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre is longer at 11.4 meters compared to the DH.112 Venom's 9.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the DH.112 Venom or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 3 years before the DH.112 Venom which entered service in 1952.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DH.112 Venom or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 1,431 units of the DH.112 Venom.