F-14 Tomcat vs F-86 Sabre
Overview
The F-14 Tomcat and the F-86 Sabre are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Grumman and North American respectively.
The F-14 Tomcat reaches 2,485 km/h — 2.2x the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h. The F-14 Tomcat has an operational range of 3,000 km vs 2,454 km for the F-86 Sabre. The F-14 Tomcat operates at altitudes up to 17,069 m compared to 15,850 m for the F-86 Sabre. At 33,724 kg MTOW, the F-14 Tomcat is 3.5x the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
The F-14 Tomcat has been produced in 712 units vs 9,860 for the F-86 Sabre. Unit cost is $38M for the F-14 Tomcat vs $1.2M for the F-86 Sabre. The F-86 Sabre first flew 23 years before the F-14 Tomcat (1947 vs 1970).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Grumman |
| First flight | 21 December 1970 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 712 units |
| Average unit price | $38 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 | 52.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 19.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2485 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 17,069 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 33,724 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 18,191 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 11,204 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-14 Tomcat or F-86 Sabre?
The F-14 Tomcat is faster with a maximum speed of 2,485 km/h compared to the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 1,358 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-14 Tomcat or F-86 Sabre?
The F-14 Tomcat has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the F-86 Sabre's 2,454 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-14 Tomcat or F-86 Sabre?
The F-14 Tomcat has a higher service ceiling at 17,069 meters (56,000 ft) compared to the F-86 Sabre's 15,850 meters (52,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-14 Tomcat or F-86 Sabre?
The F-14 Tomcat has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,724 kg compared to the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
Which is larger, the F-14 Tomcat or F-86 Sabre?
The F-14 Tomcat is longer at 19.1 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-14 Tomcat or F-86 Sabre?
The F-14 Tomcat is more expensive at approximately $38 million per unit compared to the F-86 Sabre at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the F-14 Tomcat or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 23 years before the F-14 Tomcat which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-14 Tomcat or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 712 units of the F-14 Tomcat.