F-86 Sabre vs Jaguar

The F-86 Sabre and the Jaguar are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and SEPECAT respectively. Top speed is 1,127 km/h for the F-86 Sabre vs 1,593 km/h for the Jaguar. The F-86 Sabre has an operational range of 2,454 km vs 815 km for the Jaguar. The F-86 Sabre operates at altitudes up to 15,850 m compared to 14,000 m for the Jaguar. The F-86 Sabre has been produced in 9,860 units vs 573 for the Jaguar. Unit cost is $1.2M for the F-86 Sabre vs $10M for the Jaguar. The F-86 Sabre first flew 21 years before the Jaguar (1947 vs 1968).

American fighter jet, iconic of the Korean War period, widely operational across cold-war frontline, supersonic, and recognized for its dog-fighting capability.
North American F-86 Sabre Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American
First flight 1 October 1947
Year introduced 1949
Number produced 9860 units
Average unit price $1.2 million
British-French strike aircraft, developed during the Cold War, extensively deployed in multiple conflicts, including Iraq and Kosovo wars.
SEPECAT Jaguar Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer SEPECAT
First flight 8 September 1968
Year introduced 1972
Number produced 573 units
Average unit price $10 million
Wing area 28.1 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.3 m â—‰
Height 4.4 m â—‰
Length 11.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1127 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,454 km â—‰
Service ceiling 15,850 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 9,621 kg â—‰
Empty weight 5,443 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 3,402 kgf â—‰
Wing area 24.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 8.7 m â—‰
Height 4.9 m â—‰
Length 15.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1593 km/h â—‰
Operational range 815 km â—‰
Service ceiling 14,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 15,700 kg â—‰
Empty weight 7,000 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 6,000 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-86 Sabre or Jaguar?
The Jaguar is faster with a maximum speed of 1,593 km/h compared to the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 466 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-86 Sabre or Jaguar?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the Jaguar's 815 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-86 Sabre or Jaguar?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher service ceiling at 15,850 meters (52,001 ft) compared to the Jaguar's 14,000 meters (45,931 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-86 Sabre or Jaguar?
The Jaguar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,700 kg compared to the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
Which is larger, the F-86 Sabre or Jaguar?
The Jaguar is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-86 Sabre or Jaguar?
The Jaguar is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the F-86 Sabre at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the F-86 Sabre or Jaguar?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 23 years before the Jaguar which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-86 Sabre or Jaguar?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 573 units of the Jaguar.