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F-86 Sabre vs Il-10 Beast

North American F-86 Sabre combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-86 Sabre
Ilyushin Il-10 Beast combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-10 Beast
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Specifications
F-86 Sabre Il-10 Beast
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Ilyushin
First flight 1 October 1947 18 April 1944
Year introduced 1949 1944
Number produced 9860 units 6166 units
Average unit price $1.2 million --
Wing area 28.1 m² 30.0 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 13.4 m
Height 4.4 m 4.2 m
Length 11.4 m 11.1 m
Maximum speed 1127 km/h 551 km/h
Operational range 2,454 km 800 km
Service ceiling 15,850 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,621 kg 6,535 kg
Empty weight 5,443 kg 4,680 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3,402 kgf 1 x 1,320 kW
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Overview

The F-86 Sabre and the Il-10 Beast are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and Ilyushin respectively.

The F-86 Sabre reaches 1,127 km/h — 2.0x the Il-10 Beast's 551 km/h. The F-86 Sabre has an operational range of 2,454 km vs 800 km for the Il-10 Beast. The F-86 Sabre operates at altitudes up to 15,850 m compared to 5,500 m for the Il-10 Beast.

The F-86 Sabre has been produced in 9,860 units vs 6,166 for the Il-10 Beast. The Il-10 Beast first flew 3 years before the F-86 Sabre (1944 vs 1947).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-86 Sabre or Il-10 Beast?
The F-86 Sabre is faster with a maximum speed of 1,127 km/h compared to the Il-10 Beast's 551 km/h, a difference of 576 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-86 Sabre or Il-10 Beast?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the Il-10 Beast's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-86 Sabre or Il-10 Beast?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher service ceiling at 15,850 meters (52,001 ft) compared to the Il-10 Beast's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-86 Sabre or Il-10 Beast?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,621 kg compared to the Il-10 Beast's 6,535 kg.
Which is larger, the F-86 Sabre or Il-10 Beast?
The F-86 Sabre is longer at 11.4 meters compared to the Il-10 Beast's 11.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-86 Sabre or Il-10 Beast?
The Il-10 Beast entered service first in 1944, 5 years before the F-86 Sabre which entered service in 1949.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-86 Sabre or Il-10 Beast?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 6,166 units of the Il-10 Beast.