F-84F Thunderstreak vs F-86 Sabre

Mid-20th century American fighter-bomber, extensively utilized during the Korean and Cold Wars, notably by NATO forces.
Picture of F-84F Thunderstreak
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Republic
First flight 3 June 1950
Year introduced 1954
Number produced 3428 units
Average unit price $1.6 million
American fighter jet, iconic of the Korean War period, widely operational across cold-war frontline, supersonic, and recognized for its dog-fighting capability.
Picture of F-86 Sabre
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 30.2 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.2 m â—‰
Height 4.6 m â—‰
Length 13.2 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1060 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,304 km â—‰
Service ceiling 12,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 12,247 kg â—‰
Empty weight 6,789 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 3,275 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
Wing area 28.1 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.3 m â—‰
Height 4.4 m â—‰
Length 11.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1127 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,454 km â—‰
Service ceiling 15,850 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 9,621 kg â—‰
Empty weight 5,443 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 3,402 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of North American F-86 Sabre

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-84F Thunderstreak or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre is faster with a maximum speed of 1,127 km/h compared to the F-84F Thunderstreak's 1,060 km/h, a difference of 67 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84F Thunderstreak or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the F-84F Thunderstreak's 1,304 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84F Thunderstreak or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher service ceiling at 15,850 meters (52,001 ft) compared to the F-84F Thunderstreak's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84F Thunderstreak or F-86 Sabre?
The F-84F Thunderstreak has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,247 kg compared to the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84F Thunderstreak or F-86 Sabre?
The F-84F Thunderstreak is longer at 13.2 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-84F Thunderstreak or F-86 Sabre?
The F-84F Thunderstreak is more expensive at approximately $1.6 million per unit compared to the F-86 Sabre at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the F-84F Thunderstreak or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 5 years before the F-84F Thunderstreak which entered service in 1954.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84F Thunderstreak or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 3,428 units of the F-84F Thunderstreak.