F-86 Sabre vs F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo

The F-86 Sabre and the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and AIDC respectively. Top speed is 1,127 km/h for the F-86 Sabre vs 2,223 km/h for the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo. The F-86 Sabre has an operational range of 2,454 km vs 1,100 km for the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo. The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo operates at altitudes up to 16,764 m compared to 15,850 m for the F-86 Sabre. The F-86 Sabre has been produced in 9,860 units vs 137 for the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo. Unit cost is $1.2M for the F-86 Sabre vs $30M for the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo. The F-86 Sabre first flew 42 years before the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo (1947 vs 1989).

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 🇺🇸 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
Taiwanese multirole fighter, operational since the 1990s, combat proven during cross-strait tensions with China.
AIDC F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇹🇼 Taiwan
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer AIDC
First flight 28 May 1989
Year introduced 1994
Number produced 137 units
Average unit price $30 million
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—‰
Wing area 24.2 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.0 m â—‰
Height 4.4 m â—‰
Length 14.2 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2223 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,100 km â—‰
Service ceiling 16,764 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 12,247 kg â—‰
Empty weight 6,486 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 5,444 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-86 Sabre or F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo is faster with a maximum speed of 2,223 km/h compared to the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 1,096 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-86 Sabre or F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-86 Sabre or F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the F-86 Sabre's 15,850 meters (52,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-86 Sabre or F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo 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-86 Sabre or F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo is longer at 14.2 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-86 Sabre or F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the F-86 Sabre at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the F-86 Sabre or F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 45 years before the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-86 Sabre or F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 137 units of the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo.