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F-86 Sabre vs J-21 Jastreb

F-86 Sabre vs J-21 Jastreb at a glance — top speed 1,127 vs 820 km/h, range 2,454 vs 1,520 km, max takeoff weight 9,621 vs 5,100 kg.

North American F-86 Sabre combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-86 Sabre
Soko J-21 Jastreb combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇸 J-21 Jastreb
Specifications
F-86 Sabre J-21 Jastreb
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇸 Ex-Yugoslavia
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Soko
First flight 1 October 1947 19 July 1965
Year introduced 1949 1968
Number produced 9860 units N/A
Average unit price $1.2 million --
Wing area 28.1 m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 10.6 m
Height 4.4 m 3.6 m
Length 11.4 m 10.9 m
Maximum speed 1127 km/h 820 km/h
Operational range 2,454 km 1,520 km
Service ceiling 15,850 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,621 kg 5,100 kg
Empty weight 5,443 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 3,402 kgf 1 x 13 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-86 Sabre or J-21 Jastreb?
The F-86 Sabre is faster with a maximum speed of 1,127 km/h compared to the J-21 Jastreb's 820 km/h, a difference of 307 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-86 Sabre or J-21 Jastreb?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the J-21 Jastreb's 1,520 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-86 Sabre or J-21 Jastreb?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher service ceiling at 15,850 meters (52,001 ft) compared to the J-21 Jastreb's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-86 Sabre or J-21 Jastreb?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,621 kg compared to the J-21 Jastreb's 5,100 kg.
Which is larger, the F-86 Sabre or J-21 Jastreb?
The F-86 Sabre is longer at 11.4 meters compared to the J-21 Jastreb's 10.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-86 Sabre or J-21 Jastreb?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 19 years before the J-21 Jastreb which entered service in 1968.