F-100 Super Sabre vs F-86 Sabre

American fighter-bomber, prominent during the Cold War, extensively deployed in Vietnam and the first supersonic in level flight.
North American F-100 Super Sabre Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American
First flight 25 May 1953
Year introduced 1954
Number produced 2294 units
Average unit price $2 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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 37.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.8 m β—‰
Height 5.0 m β—‰
Length 15.2 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1390 km/h β—‰
Operational range 3,211 km β—‰
Service ceiling 15,240 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 15,800 kg β—‰
Empty weight 9,500 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 4,587 kgf β—‰
Wing area 28.1 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.3 m β—‰
Height 4.4 m β—‰
Length 11.4 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1127 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,454 km β—‰
Service ceiling 15,850 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 9,621 kg β—‰
Empty weight 5,443 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 3,402 kgf β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-86 Sabre?
The F-100 Super Sabre is faster with a maximum speed of 1,390 km/h compared to the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 263 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-86 Sabre?
The F-100 Super Sabre has a longer range at 3,211 km compared to the F-86 Sabre's 2,454 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher service ceiling at 15,850 meters (52,001 ft) compared to the F-100 Super Sabre's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-86 Sabre?
The F-100 Super Sabre has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,800 kg compared to the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
Which is larger, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-86 Sabre?
The F-100 Super Sabre is longer at 15.2 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-86 Sabre?
The F-100 Super Sabre is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the F-86 Sabre at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 5 years before the F-100 Super Sabre which entered service in 1954.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 2,294 units of the F-100 Super Sabre.