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F11F Tiger vs F-86 Sabre

F11F Tiger vs F-86 Sabre at a glance — top speed 1,211 vs 1,127 km/h, range 2,056 vs 2,454 km, max takeoff weight 10,641 vs 9,621 kg, built 199 vs 9,860 units.

Grumman F11F Tiger combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F11F Tiger
North American F-86 Sabre combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-86 Sabre
Specifications
F11F Tiger F-86 Sabre
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman North American
First flight 30 July 1954 1 October 1947
Year introduced 1956 1949
Number produced 199 units 9860 units
Average unit price -- $1.2 million
Wing area 23.2 m² 28.1 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m 11.3 m
Height 4.0 m 4.4 m
Length 14.0 m 11.4 m
Maximum speed 1211 km/h 1127 km/h
Operational range 2,056 km 2,454 km
Service ceiling 14,935 m 15,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,641 kg 9,621 kg
Empty weight 6,264 kg 5,443 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,763 kgf 1 x 3,402 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F11F Tiger or F-86 Sabre?
The F11F Tiger is faster with a maximum speed of 1,211 km/h compared to the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 84 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F11F Tiger or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the F11F Tiger's 2,056 km.
Which can fly higher, the F11F Tiger or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher service ceiling at 15,850 meters (52,001 ft) compared to the F11F Tiger's 14,935 meters (48,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the F11F Tiger or F-86 Sabre?
The F11F Tiger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,641 kg compared to the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
Which is larger, the F11F Tiger or F-86 Sabre?
The F11F Tiger is longer at 14.0 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the F11F Tiger or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 7 years before the F11F Tiger which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F11F Tiger or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 199 units of the F11F Tiger.