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F-86 Sabre vs FJ-4 Fury

F-86 Sabre vs FJ-4 Fury at a glance — top speed 1,127 vs 1,094 km/h, range 2,454 vs 3,250 km, max takeoff weight 9,621 vs 10,750 kg, built 9,860 vs 374 units.

North American F-86 Sabre combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-86 Sabre
North American FJ-4 Fury combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 FJ-4 Fury
Specifications
F-86 Sabre FJ-4 Fury
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American North American
First flight 1 October 1947 28 October 1954
Year introduced 1949 1955
Number produced 9860 units 374 units
Average unit price $1.2 million --
Wing area 28.1 m² 31.5 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 11.9 m
Height 4.4 m 4.2 m
Length 11.4 m 11.1 m
Maximum speed 1127 km/h 1094 km/h
Operational range 2,454 km 3,250 km
Service ceiling 15,850 m 14,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,621 kg 10,750 kg
Empty weight 5,443 kg 5,992 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3,402 kgf 1 x 3,493 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-86 Sabre or FJ-4 Fury?
The F-86 Sabre is faster with a maximum speed of 1,127 km/h compared to the FJ-4 Fury's 1,094 km/h, a difference of 33 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-86 Sabre or FJ-4 Fury?
The FJ-4 Fury has a longer range at 3,250 km compared to the F-86 Sabre's 2,454 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-86 Sabre or FJ-4 Fury?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher service ceiling at 15,850 meters (52,001 ft) compared to the FJ-4 Fury's 14,300 meters (46,916 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-86 Sabre or FJ-4 Fury?
The FJ-4 Fury has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,750 kg compared to the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
Which is larger, the F-86 Sabre or FJ-4 Fury?
The F-86 Sabre is longer at 11.4 meters compared to the FJ-4 Fury's 11.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-86 Sabre or FJ-4 Fury?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 6 years before the FJ-4 Fury which entered service in 1955.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-86 Sabre or FJ-4 Fury?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 374 units of the FJ-4 Fury.