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F-86 Sabre vs J-12

North American F-86 Sabre combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-86 Sabre
Nanchang J-12 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-12
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Specifications
F-86 Sabre J-12
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Nanchang
First flight 1 October 1947 26 December 1970
Year introduced 1949 --
Number produced 9860 units 6 units
Average unit price $1.2 million --
Wing area 28.1 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 7.2 m
Height 4.4 m 3.7 m
Length 11.4 m 10.6 m
Maximum speed 1127 km/h 1472 km/h
Operational range 2,454 km 1,167 km
Service ceiling 15,850 m 16,870 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,621 kg 5,295 kg
Empty weight 5,443 kg 3,172 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3,402 kgf 1 x 2,500 kgf
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Overview

The F-86 Sabre and the J-12 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and Nanchang respectively.

Top speed is 1,127 km/h for the F-86 Sabre vs 1,472 km/h for the J-12. The F-86 Sabre has an operational range of 2,454 km vs 1,167 km for the J-12. The J-12 operates at altitudes up to 16,870 m compared to 15,850 m for the F-86 Sabre.

The F-86 Sabre has been produced in 9,860 units vs 6 for the J-12. The F-86 Sabre first flew 23 years before the J-12 (1947 vs 1970).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-86 Sabre or J-12?
The J-12 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,472 km/h compared to the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 345 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-86 Sabre or J-12?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the J-12's 1,167 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-86 Sabre or J-12?
The J-12 has a higher service ceiling at 16,870 meters (55,347 ft) compared to the F-86 Sabre's 15,850 meters (52,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-86 Sabre or J-12?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,621 kg compared to the J-12's 5,295 kg.
Which is larger, the F-86 Sabre or J-12?
The F-86 Sabre is longer at 11.4 meters compared to the J-12's 10.6 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-86 Sabre or J-12?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 6 units of the J-12.