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F-86 Sabre vs Folland Gnat

F-86 Sabre vs Folland Gnat at a glance — top speed 1,127 vs 1,119 km/h, range 2,454 vs 805 km, max takeoff weight 9,621 vs 4,100 kg, built 9,860 vs 360 units.

North American F-86 Sabre combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-86 Sabre
Folland Gnat combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Folland Gnat
Specifications
F-86 Sabre Folland Gnat
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Folland
First flight 1 October 1947 18 July 1955
Year introduced 1949 1958
Number produced 9860 units 360 units
Average unit price $1.2 million --
Wing area 28.1 m² 12.7 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 6.8 m
Height 4.4 m 2.7 m
Length 11.4 m 9.1 m
Maximum speed 1127 km/h 1119 km/h
Operational range 2,454 km 805 km
Service ceiling 15,850 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,621 kg 4,100 kg
Empty weight 5,443 kg 2,177 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3,402 kgf 1 x 2,134 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-86 Sabre or Folland Gnat?
The F-86 Sabre is faster with a maximum speed of 1,127 km/h compared to the Folland Gnat's 1,119 km/h, a difference of 8 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-86 Sabre or Folland Gnat?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the Folland Gnat's 805 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-86 Sabre or Folland Gnat?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher service ceiling at 15,850 meters (52,001 ft) compared to the Folland Gnat's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-86 Sabre or Folland Gnat?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,621 kg compared to the Folland Gnat's 4,100 kg.
Which is larger, the F-86 Sabre or Folland Gnat?
The F-86 Sabre is longer at 11.4 meters compared to the Folland Gnat's 9.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-86 Sabre or Folland Gnat?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 9 years before the Folland Gnat which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-86 Sabre or Folland Gnat?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 360 units of the Folland Gnat.