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F-86 Sabre vs Harrier

North American F-86 Sabre combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-86 Sabre
British Aerospace Harrier combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Harrier
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Specifications
F-86 Sabre Harrier
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American British Aerospace
First flight 1 October 1947 28 December 1968
Year introduced 1949 1969
Number produced 9860 units 380 units
Average unit price $1.2 million $24 million
Wing area 28.1 m² 18.7 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 7.7 m
Height 4.4 m 3.5 m
Length 11.4 m 13.9 m
Maximum speed 1127 km/h 1183 km/h
Operational range 2,454 km 1,500 km
Service ceiling 15,850 m 14,996 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,621 kg 11,500 kg
Empty weight 5,443 kg 5,530 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3,402 kgf 1 x 8,618 kgf
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Overview

The F-86 Sabre and the Harrier are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and British Aerospace respectively.

Top speed is 1,127 km/h for the F-86 Sabre vs 1,183 km/h for the Harrier. The F-86 Sabre has an operational range of 2,454 km vs 1,500 km for the Harrier. The F-86 Sabre operates at altitudes up to 15,850 m compared to 14,996 m for the Harrier.

The F-86 Sabre has been produced in 9,860 units vs 380 for the Harrier. Unit cost is $1.2M for the F-86 Sabre vs $24M for the Harrier. The F-86 Sabre first flew 21 years before the Harrier (1947 vs 1968).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-86 Sabre or Harrier?
The Harrier is faster with a maximum speed of 1,183 km/h compared to the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 56 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-86 Sabre or Harrier?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the Harrier's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-86 Sabre or Harrier?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher service ceiling at 15,850 meters (52,001 ft) compared to the Harrier's 14,996 meters (49,199 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-86 Sabre or Harrier?
The Harrier has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,500 kg compared to the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
Which is larger, the F-86 Sabre or Harrier?
The Harrier is longer at 13.9 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-86 Sabre or Harrier?
The Harrier is more expensive at approximately $24 million per unit compared to the F-86 Sabre at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the F-86 Sabre or Harrier?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 20 years before the Harrier which entered service in 1969.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-86 Sabre or Harrier?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 380 units of the Harrier.