F-100 Super Sabre vs F-104 Starfighter
| American fighter-bomber, prominent during the Cold War, extensively deployed in Vietnam and the first supersonic in level flight. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | North American |
| First flight | 25 May 1953 |
| Year introduced | 1954 |
| Number produced | 2294 units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| American supersonic interceptor, notable for Cold War operations, deployed extensively by NATO and several other international air forces. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed |
| First flight | 4 March 1954 |
| Year introduced | 1958 |
| Number produced | 2578 units |
| Average unit price | $1.4 million |
| Wing area | 37.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1390 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,211 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 15,800 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 9,500 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 4,587 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 18.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 6.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2500 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 680 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,170 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,350 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 4,536 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-104 Starfighter?
The F-104 Starfighter is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the F-100 Super Sabre's 1,390 km/h, a difference of 1,110 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-104 Starfighter?
The F-100 Super Sabre has a longer range at 3,211 km compared to the F-104 Starfighter's 680 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-104 Starfighter?
The F-104 Starfighter has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the F-100 Super Sabre's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-104 Starfighter?
The F-100 Super Sabre has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,800 kg compared to the F-104 Starfighter's 13,170 kg.
Which is larger, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-104 Starfighter?
The F-104 Starfighter is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the F-100 Super Sabre's 15.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-104 Starfighter?
The F-100 Super Sabre is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the F-104 Starfighter at $1.4 million.
Which entered service first, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-104 Starfighter?
The F-100 Super Sabre entered service first in 1954, 4 years before the F-104 Starfighter which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-104 Starfighter?
The F-104 Starfighter has been produced in greater numbers with 2,578 units compared to 2,294 units of the F-100 Super Sabre.