F-111 Aardvark vs F-86 Sabre

Overview

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).

F-111 Aardvark

American tactical bomber, active during Cold War and significant use in Vietnam and Gulf Wars, renowned for its variable-sweep wings.
General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark Combat profile drawing
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
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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-111 Aardvark

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 8,119 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-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.

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