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F-106 Delta Dart vs F-86 Sabre

F-106 Delta Dart vs F-86 Sabre at a glance — top speed 2,454 vs 1,127 km/h, range 4,345 vs 2,454 km, max takeoff weight 15,653 vs 9,621 kg, built 350 vs 9,860 units.

Convair F-106 Delta Dart combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-106 Delta Dart
North American F-86 Sabre combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-86 Sabre
Specifications
F-106 Delta Dart F-86 Sabre
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Convair North American
First flight 26 December 1956 1 October 1947
Year introduced 1959 1949
Number produced 350 units 9860 units
Average unit price -- $1.2 million
Wing area 61.5 m² 28.1 m²
Wingspan 11.7 m 11.3 m
Height 6.2 m 4.4 m
Length 21.6 m 11.4 m
Maximum speed 2454 km/h 1127 km/h
Operational range 4,345 km 2,454 km
Service ceiling 17,000 m 15,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,653 kg 9,621 kg
Empty weight 11,077 kg 5,443 kg
Total thrust 1 x 109 kN 1 x 3,402 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-106 Delta Dart or F-86 Sabre?
The F-106 Delta Dart is faster with a maximum speed of 2,454 km/h compared to the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 1,327 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-106 Delta Dart or F-86 Sabre?
The F-106 Delta Dart has a longer range at 4,345 km compared to the F-86 Sabre's 2,454 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-106 Delta Dart or F-86 Sabre?
The F-106 Delta Dart has a higher service ceiling at 17,000 meters (55,774 ft) compared to the F-86 Sabre's 15,850 meters (52,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-106 Delta Dart or F-86 Sabre?
The F-106 Delta Dart has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,653 kg compared to the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
Which is larger, the F-106 Delta Dart or F-86 Sabre?
The F-106 Delta Dart is longer at 21.6 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-106 Delta Dart or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 10 years before the F-106 Delta Dart which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-106 Delta Dart or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 350 units of the F-106 Delta Dart.