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F-86 Sabre vs Gloster Javelin

F-86 Sabre vs Gloster Javelin at a glance — top speed 1,127 vs 1,140 km/h, range 2,454 vs 1,535 km, max takeoff weight 9,621 vs 19,579 kg, built 9,860 vs 436 units.

North American F-86 Sabre combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-86 Sabre
Gloster Javelin combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Gloster Javelin
Specifications
F-86 Sabre Gloster Javelin
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Gloster
First flight 1 October 1947 26 November 1951
Year introduced 1949 1956
Number produced 9860 units 436 units
Average unit price $1.2 million --
Wing area 28.1 m² 86.1 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 15.9 m
Height 4.4 m 4.9 m
Length 11.4 m 17.3 m
Maximum speed 1127 km/h 1140 km/h
Operational range 2,454 km 1,535 km
Service ceiling 15,850 m 16,093 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,621 kg 19,579 kg
Empty weight 5,443 kg 10,886 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3,402 kgf 2 x 5,579 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-86 Sabre or Gloster Javelin?
The Gloster Javelin is faster with a maximum speed of 1,140 km/h compared to the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 13 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-86 Sabre or Gloster Javelin?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the Gloster Javelin's 1,535 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-86 Sabre or Gloster Javelin?
The Gloster Javelin has a higher service ceiling at 16,093 meters (52,798 ft) compared to the F-86 Sabre's 15,850 meters (52,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-86 Sabre or Gloster Javelin?
The Gloster Javelin has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,579 kg compared to the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
Which is larger, the F-86 Sabre or Gloster Javelin?
The Gloster Javelin is longer at 17.3 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-86 Sabre or Gloster Javelin?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 7 years before the Gloster Javelin which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-86 Sabre or Gloster Javelin?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 436 units of the Gloster Javelin.