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F-86 Sabre vs J-7 Fishcan

North American F-86 Sabre combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-86 Sabre
Chengdu J-7 Fishcan combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-7 Fishcan
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Specifications
F-86 Sabre J-7 Fishcan
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Chengdu
First flight 1 October 1947 17 January 1966
Year introduced 1949 1966
Number produced 9860 units 2400 units
Average unit price $1.2 million $2 million
Wing area 28.1 m² 24.9 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 8.3 m
Height 4.4 m 4.1 m
Length 11.4 m 14.0 m
Maximum speed 1127 km/h 2200 km/h
Operational range 2,454 km 850 km
Service ceiling 15,850 m 17,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,621 kg 9,100 kg
Empty weight 5,443 kg 5,292 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3,402 kgf 1 x 4,488 kgf
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Overview

The F-86 Sabre and the J-7 Fishcan are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and Chengdu respectively.

Top speed is 1,127 km/h for the F-86 Sabre vs 2,200 km/h for the J-7 Fishcan. The F-86 Sabre has an operational range of 2,454 km vs 850 km for the J-7 Fishcan. The J-7 Fishcan operates at altitudes up to 17,500 m compared to 15,850 m for the F-86 Sabre.

The F-86 Sabre has been produced in 9,860 units vs 2,400 for the J-7 Fishcan. Unit cost is $1.2M for the F-86 Sabre vs $2M for the J-7 Fishcan. The F-86 Sabre first flew 19 years before the J-7 Fishcan (1947 vs 1966).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-86 Sabre or J-7 Fishcan?
The J-7 Fishcan is faster with a maximum speed of 2,200 km/h compared to the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 1,073 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-86 Sabre or J-7 Fishcan?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 850 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-86 Sabre or J-7 Fishcan?
The J-7 Fishcan has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 ft) compared to the F-86 Sabre's 15,850 meters (52,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-86 Sabre or J-7 Fishcan?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,621 kg compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 9,100 kg.
Which is larger, the F-86 Sabre or J-7 Fishcan?
The J-7 Fishcan is longer at 13.9 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-86 Sabre or J-7 Fishcan?
The J-7 Fishcan is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the F-86 Sabre at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the F-86 Sabre or J-7 Fishcan?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 17 years before the J-7 Fishcan which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-86 Sabre or J-7 Fishcan?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 2,400 units of the J-7 Fishcan.