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F-86 Sabre vs J-6 Farmer

F-86 Sabre vs J-6 Farmer at a glance — top speed 1,127 vs 1,540 km/h, range 2,454 vs 2,200 km, max takeoff weight 9,621 vs 8,832 kg, built 9,860 vs 4,500 units.

North American F-86 Sabre combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-86 Sabre
Shenyang J-6 Farmer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-6 Farmer
Specifications
F-86 Sabre J-6 Farmer
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Shenyang
First flight 1 October 1947 30 September 1959
Year introduced 1949 1962
Number produced 9860 units 4500 units
Average unit price $1.2 million --
Wing area 28.1 m² 25.2 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 9.0 m
Height 4.4 m 3.9 m
Length 11.4 m 14.6 m
Maximum speed 1127 km/h 1540 km/h
Operational range 2,454 km 2,200 km
Service ceiling 15,850 m 17,900 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,621 kg 8,832 kg
Empty weight 5,443 kg 5,172 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3,402 kgf 2 x 32 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-86 Sabre or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,540 km/h compared to the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 413 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-86 Sabre or J-6 Farmer?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the J-6 Farmer's 2,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-86 Sabre or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer has a higher service ceiling at 17,900 meters (58,727 ft) compared to the F-86 Sabre's 15,850 meters (52,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-86 Sabre or J-6 Farmer?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,621 kg compared to the J-6 Farmer's 8,832 kg.
Which is larger, the F-86 Sabre or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-86 Sabre or J-6 Farmer?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 13 years before the J-6 Farmer which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-86 Sabre or J-6 Farmer?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 4,500 units of the J-6 Farmer.