F-86 Sabre vs J-16 Qianlong
The F-86 Sabre and the J-16 Qianlong are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and Shenyang respectively. Top speed is 1,127 km/h for the F-86 Sabre vs 2,120 km/h for the J-16 Qianlong. The F-86 Sabre has an operational range of 2,454 km vs 3,000 km for the J-16 Qianlong. The J-16 Qianlong operates at altitudes up to 17,300 m compared to 15,850 m for the F-86 Sabre. At 35,000 kg MTOW, the J-16 Qianlong is 3.6x the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg. The F-86 Sabre has been produced in 9,860 units vs 365 for the J-16 Qianlong. The F-86 Sabre first flew 64 years before the J-16 Qianlong (1947 vs 2011).
| American fighter jet, iconic of the Korean War period, widely operational across cold-war frontline, supersonic, and recognized for its dog-fighting capability. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | North American |
| First flight | 1 October 1947 |
| Year introduced | 1949 |
| Number produced | 9860 units |
| Average unit price | $1.2 million |
| Chinese multirole strike fighter, developed from the Shenyang J-11, used by the Chinese Air Force since 2015. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Shenyang |
| First flight | 1 January 2011 |
| Year introduced | 2015 |
| Number produced | 365 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wing area | 28.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1127 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,454 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,850 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 9,621 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 5,443 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 3,402 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 62.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 21.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2120 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 17,300 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 35,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 17,700 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 27,200 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-86 Sabre or J-16 Qianlong?
The J-16 Qianlong is faster with a maximum speed of 2,120 km/h compared to the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 993 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-86 Sabre or J-16 Qianlong?
The J-16 Qianlong has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the F-86 Sabre's 2,454 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-86 Sabre or J-16 Qianlong?
The J-16 Qianlong has a higher service ceiling at 17,300 meters (56,758 ft) compared to the F-86 Sabre's 15,850 meters (52,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-86 Sabre or J-16 Qianlong?
The J-16 Qianlong has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 35,000 kg compared to the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
Which is larger, the F-86 Sabre or J-16 Qianlong?
The J-16 Qianlong is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-86 Sabre or J-16 Qianlong?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 66 years before the J-16 Qianlong which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-86 Sabre or J-16 Qianlong?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 365 units of the J-16 Qianlong.