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.
North American F-86 Sabre Combat profile drawing
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.
Shenyang J-16 Qianlong Combat profile drawing
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.