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F-86 Sabre vs J-35 Draken

F-86 Sabre vs J-35 Draken at a glance — top speed 1,127 vs 2,120 km/h, range 2,454 vs 2,750 km, max takeoff weight 9,621 vs 16,000 kg, built 9,860 vs 651 units.

North American F-86 Sabre combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-86 Sabre
Saab J-35 Draken combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 J-35 Draken
Specifications
F-86 Sabre J-35 Draken
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Saab
First flight 1 October 1947 25 October 1955
Year introduced 1949 1959
Number produced 9860 units 651 units
Average unit price $1.2 million $2.5 million
Wing area 28.1 m² 49.2 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 9.4 m
Height 4.4 m 3.9 m
Length 11.4 m 15.3 m
Maximum speed 1127 km/h 2120 km/h
Operational range 2,454 km 2,750 km
Service ceiling 15,850 m 20,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,621 kg 16,000 kg
Empty weight 5,443 kg 7,865 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3,402 kgf 1 x 7,995 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-86 Sabre or J-35 Draken?
The J-35 Draken 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-35 Draken?
The J-35 Draken has a longer range at 2,750 km compared to the F-86 Sabre's 2,454 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-86 Sabre or J-35 Draken?
The J-35 Draken has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the F-86 Sabre's 15,850 meters (52,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-86 Sabre or J-35 Draken?
The J-35 Draken has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16,000 kg compared to the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
Which is larger, the F-86 Sabre or J-35 Draken?
The J-35 Draken is longer at 15.3 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-86 Sabre or J-35 Draken?
The J-35 Draken is more expensive at approximately $2.5 million per unit compared to the F-86 Sabre at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the F-86 Sabre or J-35 Draken?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 10 years before the J-35 Draken which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-86 Sabre or J-35 Draken?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 651 units of the J-35 Draken.