F-105 Thunderchief vs F-86 Sabre

Overview

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).

F-105 Thunderchief

American supersonic fighter-bomber, notably deployed during the Vietnam War for nuclear strike and conventionally armed ground-attack missions.
Republic F-105 Thunderchief Combat profile drawing
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
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F-86 Sabre

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
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F-105 Thunderchief

Wing area 35.8 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.7 m ◉
Height 6.0 m ◉
Length 19.6 m ◉
Maximum speed 2208 km/h ◉
Operational range 1,252 km ◉
Service ceiling 14,783 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 23,834 kg ◉
Empty weight 12,470 kg ◉
Total thrust 1 x 7,798 kgf ◉

F-86 Sabre

Wing area 28.1 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.3 m ◉
Height 4.4 m ◉
Length 11.4 m ◉
Maximum speed 1127 km/h ◉
Operational range 2,454 km ◉
Service ceiling 15,850 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 9,621 kg ◉
Empty weight 5,443 kg ◉
Total thrust 1 x 3,402 kgf ◉

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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.

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