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F-100 Super Sabre vs Hawker Hunter

F-100 Super Sabre vs Hawker Hunter at a glance — top speed 1,390 vs 1,151 km/h, range 3,211 vs 3,058 km, max takeoff weight 15,800 vs 11,158 kg, built 2,294 vs 1,972 units.

North American F-100 Super Sabre combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-100 Super Sabre
Hawker Hunter combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawker Hunter
Specifications
F-100 Super Sabre Hawker Hunter
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Hawker
First flight 25 May 1953 20 July 1951
Year introduced 1954 1954
Number produced 2294 units 1972 units
Average unit price $2 million --
Wing area 37.0 m² 32.4 m²
Wingspan 11.8 m 10.3 m
Height 5.0 m 4.0 m
Length 15.2 m 14.0 m
Maximum speed 1390 km/h 1151 km/h
Operational range 3,211 km 3,058 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,800 kg 11,158 kg
Empty weight 9,500 kg 6,406 kg
Total thrust 1 x 7,257 kgf 1 x 4,602 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-100 Super Sabre or Hawker Hunter?
The F-100 Super Sabre is faster with a maximum speed of 1,390 km/h compared to the Hawker Hunter's 1,151 km/h, a difference of 239 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-100 Super Sabre or Hawker Hunter?
The F-100 Super Sabre has a longer range at 3,211 km compared to the Hawker Hunter's 3,058 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-100 Super Sabre or Hawker Hunter?
The Hawker Hunter 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 Hawker Hunter?
The F-100 Super Sabre has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,800 kg compared to the Hawker Hunter's 11,158 kg.
Which is larger, the F-100 Super Sabre or Hawker Hunter?
The F-100 Super Sabre is longer at 15.2 meters compared to the Hawker Hunter's 14.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-100 Super Sabre or Hawker Hunter?
The Hawker Hunter entered service first in 1954, 0 years before the F-100 Super Sabre which entered service in 1954.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-100 Super Sabre or Hawker Hunter?
The F-100 Super Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 2,294 units compared to 1,972 units of the Hawker Hunter.