F-111 Aardvark vs F-86 Sabre
The F-111 Aardvark and the F-86 Sabre are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by General Dynamics and North American respectively. The F-111 Aardvark reaches 2,655 km/h — 2.4x the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h. The F-111 Aardvark has an operational range of 5,940 km vs 2,454 km for the F-86 Sabre. The F-111 Aardvark operates at altitudes up to 20,117 m compared to 15,850 m for the F-86 Sabre. At 45,359 kg MTOW, the F-111 Aardvark is 4.7x the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg. The F-111 Aardvark has been produced in 563 units vs 9,860 for the F-86 Sabre. Unit cost is $15M for the F-111 Aardvark vs $1.2M for the F-86 Sabre. The F-86 Sabre first flew 17 years before the F-111 Aardvark (1947 vs 1964).
| American tactical bomber, active during Cold War and significant use in Vietnam and Gulf Wars, renowned for its variable-sweep wings. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics |
| First flight | 21 December 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 563 units |
| Average unit price | $15 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 | 61.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 19.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 22.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2655 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 5,940 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 20,117 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 45,359 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 21,400 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 16,238 kgf ◉ |
| 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-111 Aardvark or F-86 Sabre?
The F-111 Aardvark is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 1,528 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-111 Aardvark or F-86 Sabre?
The F-111 Aardvark has a longer range at 5,940 km compared to the F-86 Sabre's 2,454 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-111 Aardvark or F-86 Sabre?
The F-111 Aardvark has a higher service ceiling at 20,117 meters (66,000 ft) compared to the F-86 Sabre's 15,850 meters (52,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-111 Aardvark or F-86 Sabre?
The F-111 Aardvark has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,359 kg compared to the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
Which is larger, the F-111 Aardvark or F-86 Sabre?
The F-111 Aardvark is longer at 22.4 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-111 Aardvark or F-86 Sabre?
The F-111 Aardvark is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the F-86 Sabre at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the F-111 Aardvark or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 18 years before the F-111 Aardvark which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-111 Aardvark or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 563 units of the F-111 Aardvark.