F-100 Super Sabre vs F-104 Starfighter

Overview

The F-100 Super Sabre and the F-104 Starfighter are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and Lockheed respectively.

Top speed is 1,390 km/h for the F-100 Super Sabre vs 2,500 km/h for the F-104 Starfighter. The F-100 Super Sabre has an operational range of 3,211 km vs 680 km for the F-104 Starfighter. The F-100 Super Sabre operates at altitudes up to 15,240 m compared to 15,240 m for the F-104 Starfighter.

The F-100 Super Sabre has been produced in 2,294 units vs 2,578 for the F-104 Starfighter. Unit cost is $2M for the F-100 Super Sabre vs $1.4M for the F-104 Starfighter. The F-100 Super Sabre first flew 1 years before the F-104 Starfighter (1953 vs 1954).

F-100 Super Sabre

American fighter-bomber, prominent during the Cold War, extensively deployed in Vietnam and the first supersonic in level flight.
North American F-100 Super Sabre Combat profile drawing
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
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F-104 Starfighter

American supersonic interceptor, notable for Cold War operations, deployed extensively by NATO and several other international air forces.
Lockheed F-104 Starfighter Combat profile drawing
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
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F-100 Super Sabre

Wing area 37.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.8 m ◉
Height 5.0 m ◉
Length 15.2 m ◉
Maximum speed 1390 km/h ◉
Operational range 3,211 km ◉
Service ceiling 15,240 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 15,800 kg ◉
Empty weight 9,500 kg ◉
Total thrust 1 x 4,587 kgf ◉

F-104 Starfighter

Wing area 18.2 m² ◉
Wingspan 6.4 m ◉
Height 4.1 m ◉
Length 16.7 m ◉
Maximum speed 2500 km/h ◉
Operational range 680 km ◉
Service ceiling 15,240 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 13,170 kg ◉
Empty weight 6,350 kg ◉
Total thrust 1 x 4,536 kgf ◉

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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.

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