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F-4 Phantom II vs F-86 Sabre

F-4 Phantom II vs F-86 Sabre at a glance — top speed 2,370 vs 1,127 km/h, range 2,699 vs 2,454 km, max takeoff weight 28,030 vs 9,621 kg, built 5,195 vs 9,860 units.

McDonnell F-4 Phantom II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-4 Phantom II
North American F-86 Sabre combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-86 Sabre
Specifications
F-4 Phantom II F-86 Sabre
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell North American
First flight 27 May 1958 1 October 1947
Year introduced 1962 1949
Number produced 5195 units 9860 units
Average unit price $3 million $1.2 million
Wing area 49.2 m² 28.1 m²
Wingspan 11.7 m 11.3 m
Height 5.0 m 4.4 m
Length 19.0 m 11.4 m
Maximum speed 2370 km/h 1127 km/h
Operational range 2,699 km 2,454 km
Service ceiling 18,288 m 15,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,030 kg 9,621 kg
Empty weight 13,757 kg 5,443 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,094 kgf 1 x 3,402 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-4 Phantom II or F-86 Sabre?
The F-4 Phantom II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,370 km/h compared to the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 1,243 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-4 Phantom II or F-86 Sabre?
The F-4 Phantom II has a longer range at 2,699 km compared to the F-86 Sabre's 2,454 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-4 Phantom II or F-86 Sabre?
The F-4 Phantom II 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-4 Phantom II or F-86 Sabre?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
Which is larger, the F-4 Phantom II or F-86 Sabre?
The F-4 Phantom II is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-4 Phantom II or F-86 Sabre?
The F-4 Phantom II is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the F-86 Sabre at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the F-4 Phantom II or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 13 years before the F-4 Phantom II which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-4 Phantom II or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 5,195 units of the F-4 Phantom II.