F-86 Sabre vs JF-17 Thunder
The F-86 Sabre and the JF-17 Thunder are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and CAC / PAC respectively. Top speed is 1,127 km/h for the F-86 Sabre vs 1,960 km/h for the JF-17 Thunder. The F-86 Sabre has an operational range of 2,454 km vs 900 km for the JF-17 Thunder. The JF-17 Thunder operates at altitudes up to 16,700 m compared to 15,850 m for the F-86 Sabre. The F-86 Sabre has been produced in 9,860 units vs 144 for the JF-17 Thunder. Unit cost is $1.2M for the F-86 Sabre vs $30M for the JF-17 Thunder. The F-86 Sabre first flew 56 years before the JF-17 Thunder (1947 vs 2003).
| 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 |
| Jointly developed by China and Pakistan, the combat aircraft has seen deployment in multiple military operations since 2007. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China 🇵🇰 Pakistan |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | CAC / PAC |
| First flight | 25 August 2003 |
| Year introduced | 2007 |
| Number produced | 144 units |
| Average unit price | $30 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 | 24.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1960 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 900 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 16,700 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,701 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,411 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 5,097 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-86 Sabre or JF-17 Thunder?
The JF-17 Thunder is faster with a maximum speed of 1,960 km/h compared to the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 833 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-86 Sabre or JF-17 Thunder?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the JF-17 Thunder's 900 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-86 Sabre or JF-17 Thunder?
The JF-17 Thunder has a higher service ceiling at 16,700 meters (54,790 ft) compared to the F-86 Sabre's 15,850 meters (52,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-86 Sabre or JF-17 Thunder?
The JF-17 Thunder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,701 kg compared to the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
Which is larger, the F-86 Sabre or JF-17 Thunder?
The JF-17 Thunder is longer at 14.0 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-86 Sabre or JF-17 Thunder?
The JF-17 Thunder is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the F-86 Sabre at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the F-86 Sabre or JF-17 Thunder?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 58 years before the JF-17 Thunder which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-86 Sabre or JF-17 Thunder?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 144 units of the JF-17 Thunder.