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F-111 Aardvark vs F-86 Sabre

F-111 Aardvark vs F-86 Sabre at a glance — top speed 2,655 vs 1,127 km/h, range 5,940 vs 2,454 km, max takeoff weight 45,359 vs 9,621 kg, built 563 vs 9,860 units.

General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-111 Aardvark
North American F-86 Sabre combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-86 Sabre
Specifications
F-111 Aardvark F-86 Sabre
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer General Dynamics North American
First flight 21 December 1964 1 October 1947
Year introduced 1967 1949
Number produced 563 units 9860 units
Average unit price $15 million $1.2 million
Wing area 61.1 m² 28.1 m²
Wingspan 19.2 m 11.3 m
Height 5.0 m 4.4 m
Length 22.4 m 11.4 m
Maximum speed 2655 km/h 1127 km/h
Operational range 5,940 km 2,454 km
Service ceiling 20,117 m 15,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 45,359 kg 9,621 kg
Empty weight 21,400 kg 5,443 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,385 kgf 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.