F-105 Thunderchief vs F-86 Sabre
The F-105 Thunderchief and the F-86 Sabre are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and North American respectively. Top speed is 2,208 km/h for the F-105 Thunderchief vs 1,127 km/h for the F-86 Sabre. The F-105 Thunderchief has an operational range of 1,252 km vs 2,454 km for the F-86 Sabre. The F-86 Sabre operates at altitudes up to 15,850 m compared to 14,783 m for the F-105 Thunderchief. At 23,834 kg MTOW, the F-105 Thunderchief is 2.5x the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg. The F-105 Thunderchief has been produced in 833 units vs 9,860 for the F-86 Sabre. Unit cost is $2.7M for the F-105 Thunderchief vs $1.2M for the F-86 Sabre. The F-86 Sabre first flew 8 years before the F-105 Thunderchief (1947 vs 1955).
| American supersonic fighter-bomber, notably deployed during the Vietnam War for nuclear strike and conventionally armed ground-attack missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Republic |
| First flight | 22 October 1955 |
| Year introduced | 1958 |
| Number produced | 833 units |
| Average unit price | $2.7 million |
| American fighter jet, iconic of the Korean War period, widely operational across cold-war frontline, supersonic, and recognized for its dog-fighting capability. | |
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| 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 | 35.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 19.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2208 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,252 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 14,783 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 23,834 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 12,470 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 7,798 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-105 Thunderchief or F-86 Sabre?
The F-105 Thunderchief is faster with a maximum speed of 2,208 km/h compared to the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 1,081 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-105 Thunderchief or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the F-105 Thunderchief's 1,252 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-105 Thunderchief or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher service ceiling at 15,850 meters (52,001 ft) compared to the F-105 Thunderchief's 14,783 meters (48,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-105 Thunderchief or F-86 Sabre?
The F-105 Thunderchief has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,834 kg compared to the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
Which is larger, the F-105 Thunderchief or F-86 Sabre?
The F-105 Thunderchief is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-105 Thunderchief or F-86 Sabre?
The F-105 Thunderchief is more expensive at approximately $2.7 million per unit compared to the F-86 Sabre at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the F-105 Thunderchief or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 9 years before the F-105 Thunderchief which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-105 Thunderchief or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 833 units of the F-105 Thunderchief.