F-84 Thunderjet vs F-86 Sabre
| American fighter-bomber of the 1940s–1950s era, notable in the Korean War for close air support and strategic bombing missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Republic |
| First flight | 28 February 1946 |
| Year introduced | 1950 |
| Number produced | 7524 units |
| Average unit price | $1.4 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 | 24.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1001 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,080 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,344 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,590 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 5,200 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 2,522 kgf ◉ |
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| 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-84 Thunderjet or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre is faster with a maximum speed of 1,127 km/h compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h, a difference of 126 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84 Thunderjet or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,080 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84 Thunderjet or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher service ceiling at 15,850 meters (52,001 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84 Thunderjet or F-86 Sabre?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,590 kg compared to the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84 Thunderjet or F-86 Sabre?
The F-84 Thunderjet is longer at 11.6 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-84 Thunderjet or F-86 Sabre?
The F-84 Thunderjet is more expensive at approximately $1.4 million per unit compared to the F-86 Sabre at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the F-84 Thunderjet or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 1 years before the F-84 Thunderjet which entered service in 1950.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84 Thunderjet or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 7,524 units of the F-84 Thunderjet.