F-106 Delta Dart vs F-86 Sabre
Overview
The F-106 Delta Dart and the F-86 Sabre are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Convair and North American respectively.
The F-106 Delta Dart reaches 2,454 km/h — 2.2x the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h. The F-106 Delta Dart has an operational range of 2,472 km vs 2,454 km for the F-86 Sabre. The F-106 Delta Dart operates at altitudes up to 17,000 m compared to 15,850 m for the F-86 Sabre.
The F-106 Delta Dart has been produced in 350 units vs 9,860 for the F-86 Sabre. The F-86 Sabre first flew 9 years before the F-106 Delta Dart (1947 vs 1956).
| American all-weather interceptor aircraft, developed in the mid-1950s, primarily used by the United States Air Force during the Cold War era. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Convair |
| First flight | 26 December 1956 |
| Year introduced | 1959 |
| Number produced | 350 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 | 61.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 21.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2454 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,472 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 17,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 15,653 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 11,077 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 72 kN ◉ |
| 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-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 2,472 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.