F-15E Strike Eagle vs F-86 Sabre

Overview

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 β€” 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).

American all-weather multirole strike fighter, prominent in the Gulf War for precision strike and deep interdiction missions.
McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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.
North American F-86 Sabre Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 13.1 m β—‰
Height 5.6 m β—‰
Length 19.4 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2655 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,272 km β—‰
Service ceiling 18,288 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 36,741 kg β—‰
Empty weight 14,379 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 13,154 kgf β—‰
Wing area 28.1 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.3 m β—‰
Height 4.4 m β—‰
Length 11.4 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1127 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,454 km β—‰
Service ceiling 15,850 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 9,621 kg β—‰
Empty weight 5,443 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 3,402 kgf β—‰

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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.