F-86 Sabre vs JAS 39 Gripen
Overview
The F-86 Sabre and the JAS 39 Gripen are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and Saab respectively.
Top speed is 1,127 km/h for the F-86 Sabre vs 2,100 km/h for the JAS 39 Gripen. The F-86 Sabre has an operational range of 2,454 km vs 805 km for the JAS 39 Gripen. The F-86 Sabre operates at altitudes up to 15,850 m compared to 15,240 m for the JAS 39 Gripen.
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in 9,860 units vs 300 for the JAS 39 Gripen. Unit cost is $1.2M for the F-86 Sabre vs $85M for the JAS 39 Gripen. The F-86 Sabre first flew 41 years before the JAS 39 Gripen (1947 vs 1988).
| American fighter jet, iconic of the Korean War period, widely operational across cold-war frontline, supersonic, and recognized for its dog-fighting capability. | |
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| 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 |
| Swedish multirole fighter, developed during the Cold War, widely deployed in NATO operations and diverse global air forces. | |
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| Origin country | 🇸🇪 Sweden |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Saab |
| First flight | 9 December 1988 |
| Year introduced | 1996 |
| Number produced | 300 units |
| Average unit price | $85 million |
| Wing area | 28.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1127 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,454 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,850 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 9,621 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 5,443 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 3,402 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 30.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2100 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 805 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 14,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,800 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 5,507 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-86 Sabre or JAS 39 Gripen?
The JAS 39 Gripen is faster with a maximum speed of 2,100 km/h compared to the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 973 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-86 Sabre or JAS 39 Gripen?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 805 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-86 Sabre or JAS 39 Gripen?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher service ceiling at 15,850 meters (52,001 ft) compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-86 Sabre or JAS 39 Gripen?
The JAS 39 Gripen has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 14,000 kg compared to the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
Which is larger, the F-86 Sabre or JAS 39 Gripen?
The JAS 39 Gripen is longer at 14.9 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-86 Sabre or JAS 39 Gripen?
The JAS 39 Gripen is more expensive at approximately $85 million per unit compared to the F-86 Sabre at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the F-86 Sabre or JAS 39 Gripen?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 47 years before the JAS 39 Gripen which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-86 Sabre or JAS 39 Gripen?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 300 units of the JAS 39 Gripen.