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F-86 Sabre vs J-5 Fresco

F-86 Sabre vs J-5 Fresco at a glance — top speed 1,127 vs 1,130 km/h, range 2,454 vs 1,730 km, max takeoff weight 9,621 vs 6,000 kg, built 9,860 vs 767 units.

North American F-86 Sabre combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-86 Sabre
Shenyang J-5 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-5 Fresco
Specifications
F-86 Sabre J-5 Fresco
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Shenyang
First flight 1 October 1947 19 July 1956
Year introduced 1949 1957
Number produced 9860 units 767 units
Average unit price $1.2 million $600K
Wing area 28.1 m² 22.6 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 9.6 m
Height 4.4 m 3.8 m
Length 11.4 m 11.1 m
Maximum speed 1127 km/h 1130 km/h
Operational range 2,454 km 1,730 km
Service ceiling 15,850 m 16,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,621 kg 6,000 kg
Empty weight 5,443 kg 3,939 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3,402 kgf 1 x 33 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-86 Sabre or J-5 Fresco?
The J-5 Fresco is faster with a maximum speed of 1,130 km/h compared to the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 3 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-86 Sabre or J-5 Fresco?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the J-5 Fresco's 1,730 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-86 Sabre or J-5 Fresco?
The J-5 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 16,500 meters (54,133 ft) compared to the F-86 Sabre's 15,850 meters (52,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-86 Sabre or J-5 Fresco?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,621 kg compared to the J-5 Fresco's 6,000 kg.
Which is larger, the F-86 Sabre or J-5 Fresco?
The F-86 Sabre is longer at 11.4 meters compared to the J-5 Fresco's 11.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-86 Sabre or J-5 Fresco?
The F-86 Sabre is more expensive at approximately $1.2 million per unit compared to the J-5 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the F-86 Sabre or J-5 Fresco?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 8 years before the J-5 Fresco which entered service in 1957.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-86 Sabre or J-5 Fresco?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 767 units of the J-5 Fresco.