F-1 / T-2 vs F-86 Sabre

The F-1 / T-2 and the F-86 Sabre are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mitsubishi and North American respectively. Top speed is 1,700 km/h for the F-1 / T-2 vs 1,127 km/h for the F-86 Sabre. The F-1 / T-2 has an operational range of 2,870 km vs 2,454 km for the F-86 Sabre. The F-86 Sabre operates at altitudes up to 15,850 m compared to 15,240 m for the F-1 / T-2. The F-1 / T-2 has been produced in 77 units vs 9,860 for the F-86 Sabre. Unit cost is $22M for the F-1 / T-2 vs $1.2M for the F-86 Sabre. The F-86 Sabre first flew 24 years before the F-1 / T-2 (1947 vs 1971).

Japanese jet fighter-bomber, most prevalent during the Cold War, notably deployed for defense and patrol missions in Japan.
Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mitsubishi
First flight 20 July 1971
Year introduced 1977
Number produced 77 units
Average unit price $22 million
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
Wing area 21.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 7.9 m â—‰
Height 4.4 m â—‰
Length 17.9 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1700 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,870 km â—‰
Service ceiling 15,240 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 12,800 kg â—‰
Empty weight 6,197 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 4,272 kgf â—‰
Wing area 28.1 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.3 m â—‰
Height 4.4 m â—‰
Length 11.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1127 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,454 km â—‰
Service ceiling 15,850 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 9,621 kg â—‰
Empty weight 5,443 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 3,402 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-1 / T-2 or F-86 Sabre?
The F-1 / T-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,700 km/h compared to the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 573 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-1 / T-2 or F-86 Sabre?
The F-1 / T-2 has a longer range at 2,870 km compared to the F-86 Sabre's 2,454 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-1 / T-2 or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher service ceiling at 15,850 meters (52,001 ft) compared to the F-1 / T-2's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-1 / T-2 or F-86 Sabre?
The F-1 / T-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,800 kg compared to the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
Which is larger, the F-1 / T-2 or F-86 Sabre?
The F-1 / T-2 is longer at 17.9 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-1 / T-2 or F-86 Sabre?
The F-1 / T-2 is more expensive at approximately $22 million per unit compared to the F-86 Sabre at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the F-1 / T-2 or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 28 years before the F-1 / T-2 which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-1 / T-2 or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 77 units of the F-1 / T-2.