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F-86 Sabre vs Il-2 Sturmovik

North American F-86 Sabre combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-86 Sabre
Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-2 Sturmovik
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Specifications
F-86 Sabre Il-2 Sturmovik
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Ilyushin
First flight 1 October 1947 2 October 1939
Year introduced 1949 1941
Number produced 9860 units 36183 units
Average unit price $1.2 million --
Wing area 28.1 m² 38.5 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 14.6 m
Height 4.4 m 4.2 m
Length 11.4 m 11.7 m
Maximum speed 1127 km/h 410 km/h
Operational range 2,454 km 765 km
Service ceiling 15,850 m 4,525 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,621 kg 6,360 kg
Empty weight 5,443 kg 4,425 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3,402 kgf 1 x 1,280 kW
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Overview

The F-86 Sabre and the Il-2 Sturmovik are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and Ilyushin respectively.

The F-86 Sabre reaches 1,127 km/h — 2.7x the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h. The F-86 Sabre has an operational range of 2,454 km vs 765 km for the Il-2 Sturmovik. The F-86 Sabre operates at altitudes up to 15,850 m compared to 4,525 m for the Il-2 Sturmovik.

The F-86 Sabre has been produced in 9,860 units vs 36,183 for the Il-2 Sturmovik. The Il-2 Sturmovik first flew 8 years before the F-86 Sabre (1939 vs 1947).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-86 Sabre or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The F-86 Sabre is faster with a maximum speed of 1,127 km/h compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h, a difference of 717 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-86 Sabre or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 765 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-86 Sabre or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher service ceiling at 15,850 meters (52,001 ft) compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 4,525 meters (14,845 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-86 Sabre or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,621 kg compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 6,360 kg.
Which is larger, the F-86 Sabre or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The Il-2 Sturmovik is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-86 Sabre or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The Il-2 Sturmovik entered service first in 1941, 8 years before the F-86 Sabre which entered service in 1949.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-86 Sabre or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in greater numbers with 36,183 units compared to 9,860 units of the F-86 Sabre.