F-22 Raptor vs F-86 Sabre

The F-22 Raptor and the F-86 Sabre are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed Martin and North American respectively. The F-22 Raptor reaches 2,414 km/h — 2.1x the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h. The F-22 Raptor has an operational range of 3,000 km vs 2,454 km for the F-86 Sabre. The F-22 Raptor operates at altitudes up to 19,812 m compared to 15,850 m for the F-86 Sabre. At 38,000 kg MTOW, the F-22 Raptor is 3.9x the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg. The F-22 Raptor has been produced in 195 units vs 9,860 for the F-86 Sabre. Unit cost is $150M for the F-22 Raptor vs $1.2M for the F-86 Sabre. The F-86 Sabre first flew 50 years before the F-22 Raptor (1947 vs 1997).

American fifth-generation stealth tactical fighter used primarily by the U.S. Air Force, notable for its role in the Afghanistan War.
Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin
First flight 7 September 1997
Year introduced 2005
Number produced 195 units
Average unit price $150 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 🇺🇸 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 78.0 m²
Wingspan 13.6 m
Height 5.1 m
Length 18.9 m
Maximum speed 2414 km/h
Operational range 3,000 km
Service ceiling 19,812 m
Max. takeoff weight 38,000 kg
Empty weight 19,700 kg
Total thrust 2 x 31,752 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-22 Raptor or F-86 Sabre?
The F-22 Raptor is faster with a maximum speed of 2,414 km/h compared to the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 1,287 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-22 Raptor or F-86 Sabre?
The F-22 Raptor has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the F-86 Sabre's 2,454 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-22 Raptor or F-86 Sabre?
The F-22 Raptor has a higher service ceiling at 19,812 meters (65,000 ft) compared to the F-86 Sabre's 15,850 meters (52,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-22 Raptor or F-86 Sabre?
The F-22 Raptor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 38,000 kg compared to the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
Which is larger, the F-22 Raptor or F-86 Sabre?
The F-22 Raptor is longer at 18.9 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-22 Raptor or F-86 Sabre?
The F-22 Raptor is more expensive at approximately $150 million per unit compared to the F-86 Sabre at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the F-22 Raptor or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 56 years before the F-22 Raptor which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-22 Raptor or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 195 units of the F-22 Raptor.