F-15E Strike Eagle vs F-86 Sabre
The F-15E Strike Eagle and the F-86 Sabre are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and North American respectively. The F-15E Strike Eagle reaches 2,655 km/h — 2.4x the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h. The F-15E Strike Eagle has an operational range of 1,272 km vs 2,454 km for the F-86 Sabre. The F-15E Strike Eagle operates at altitudes up to 18,288 m compared to 15,850 m for the F-86 Sabre. At 36,741 kg MTOW, the F-15E Strike Eagle is 3.8x the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg. The F-15E Strike Eagle has been produced in 525 units vs 9,860 for the F-86 Sabre. Unit cost is $87M for the F-15E Strike Eagle vs $1.2M for the F-86 Sabre. The F-86 Sabre first flew 39 years before the F-15E Strike Eagle (1947 vs 1986).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas |
| First flight | 11 December 1986 |
| Year introduced | 1986 |
| Number produced | 525 units |
| Average unit price | $87 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 | 56.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2655 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,272 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 18,288 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 36,741 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 14,379 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 26,308 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-15E Strike Eagle or F-86 Sabre?
The F-15E Strike Eagle 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-15E Strike Eagle or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the F-15E Strike Eagle's 1,272 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-15E Strike Eagle or F-86 Sabre?
The F-15E Strike Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the F-86 Sabre's 15,850 meters (52,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-15E Strike Eagle or F-86 Sabre?
The F-15E Strike Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 36,741 kg compared to the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
Which is larger, the F-15E Strike Eagle or F-86 Sabre?
The F-15E Strike Eagle is longer at 19.4 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-15E Strike Eagle or F-86 Sabre?
The F-15E Strike Eagle is more expensive at approximately $87 million per unit compared to the F-86 Sabre at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the F-15E Strike Eagle or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 37 years before the F-15E Strike Eagle which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-15E Strike Eagle or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 525 units of the F-15E Strike Eagle.