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F-47 vs F-86 Sabre

F-47 vs F-86 Sabre at a glance — top speed 2,124 vs 1,127 km/h, range 1,900 vs 2,454 km.

North American F-86 Sabre combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-86 Sabre
Specifications
F-47 F-86 Sabre
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing North American
First flight -- 1 October 1947
Year introduced -- 1949
Number produced N/A 9860 units
Average unit price -- $1.2 million
Wing area -- m² 28.1 m²
Wingspan -- m 11.3 m
Height -- m 4.4 m
Length -- m 11.4 m
Maximum speed 2124 km/h 1127 km/h
Operational range 1,900 km 2,454 km
Service ceiling -- m 15,850 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 9,621 kg
Empty weight -- kg 5,443 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 3,402 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-47 or F-86 Sabre?
The F-47 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,124 km/h compared to the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 997 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-47 or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the F-47's 1,900 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-47 or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher service ceiling at 15,850 meters (52,001 ft) compared to the F-47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-47 or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,621 kg compared to the F-47's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the F-47 or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre is longer at 11.4 meters compared to the F-47's 0.0 meters.