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F-86 Sabre vs J-20 Kraguj

North American F-86 Sabre combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-86 Sabre
Soko J-20 Kraguj combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇸 J-20 Kraguj
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Specifications
F-86 Sabre J-20 Kraguj
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇸 Ex-Yugoslavia
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Soko
First flight 1 October 1947 21 November 1962
Year introduced 1949 1964
Number produced 9860 units 43 units
Average unit price $1.2 million --
Wing area 28.1 m² 17.0 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 10.6 m
Height 4.4 m 3.0 m
Length 11.4 m 7.9 m
Maximum speed 1127 km/h 295 km/h
Operational range 2,454 km 800 km
Service ceiling 15,850 m 8,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,621 kg 1,624 kg
Empty weight 5,443 kg 1,130 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3,402 kgf 1 x 254 kW
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Overview

The F-86 Sabre and the J-20 Kraguj are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and Soko respectively.

The F-86 Sabre reaches 1,127 km/h — 3.8:1 the J-20 Kraguj's 295 km/h. The F-86 Sabre has an operational range of 2,454 km vs 800 km for the J-20 Kraguj. The F-86 Sabre operates at altitudes up to 15,850 m compared to 8,000 m for the J-20 Kraguj. At 9,621 kg MTOW, the F-86 Sabre is 5.9:1 the J-20 Kraguj's 1,624 kg.

The F-86 Sabre has been produced in 9,860 units vs 43 for the J-20 Kraguj. The F-86 Sabre first flew 15 years before the J-20 Kraguj (1947 vs 1962).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-86 Sabre or J-20 Kraguj?
The F-86 Sabre is faster with a maximum speed of 1,127 km/h compared to the J-20 Kraguj's 295 km/h, a difference of 832 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-86 Sabre or J-20 Kraguj?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the J-20 Kraguj's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-86 Sabre or J-20 Kraguj?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher service ceiling at 15,850 meters (52,001 ft) compared to the J-20 Kraguj's 8,000 meters (26,246 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-86 Sabre or J-20 Kraguj?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,621 kg compared to the J-20 Kraguj's 1,624 kg.
Which is larger, the F-86 Sabre or J-20 Kraguj?
The F-86 Sabre is longer at 11.4 meters compared to the J-20 Kraguj's 7.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-86 Sabre or J-20 Kraguj?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 15 years before the J-20 Kraguj which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-86 Sabre or J-20 Kraguj?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 43 units of the J-20 Kraguj.