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F-86 Sabre vs Hawker Hunter

F-86 Sabre vs Hawker Hunter at a glance — top speed 1,127 vs 1,151 km/h, range 2,454 vs 3,058 km, max takeoff weight 9,621 vs 11,158 kg, built 9,860 vs 1,972 units.

North American F-86 Sabre combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-86 Sabre
Hawker Hunter combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawker Hunter
Specifications
F-86 Sabre Hawker Hunter
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Hawker
First flight 1 October 1947 20 July 1951
Year introduced 1949 1954
Number produced 9860 units 1972 units
Average unit price $1.2 million --
Wing area 28.1 m² 32.4 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 10.3 m
Height 4.4 m 4.0 m
Length 11.4 m 14.0 m
Maximum speed 1127 km/h 1151 km/h
Operational range 2,454 km 3,058 km
Service ceiling 15,850 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,621 kg 11,158 kg
Empty weight 5,443 kg 6,406 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3,402 kgf 1 x 4,602 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-86 Sabre or Hawker Hunter?
The Hawker Hunter is faster with a maximum speed of 1,151 km/h compared to the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 24 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-86 Sabre or Hawker Hunter?
The Hawker Hunter has a longer range at 3,058 km compared to the F-86 Sabre's 2,454 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-86 Sabre or Hawker Hunter?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher service ceiling at 15,850 meters (52,001 ft) compared to the Hawker Hunter's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-86 Sabre or Hawker Hunter?
The Hawker Hunter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,158 kg compared to the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
Which is larger, the F-86 Sabre or Hawker Hunter?
The Hawker Hunter is longer at 14.0 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-86 Sabre or Hawker Hunter?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 5 years before the Hawker Hunter which entered service in 1954.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-86 Sabre or Hawker Hunter?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 1,972 units of the Hawker Hunter.