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F-86 Sabre vs KAAN

F-86 Sabre vs KAAN at a glance — top speed 1,127 vs 1,912 km/h, max takeoff weight 9,621 vs 34,750 kg.

North American F-86 Sabre combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-86 Sabre
TAI KAAN combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇷 KAAN
Specifications
F-86 Sabre KAAN
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American TAI
First flight 1 October 1947 21 February 2024
Year introduced 1949 --
Number produced 9860 units N/A
Average unit price $1.2 million --
Wing area 28.1 m² 71.6 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 13.4 m
Height 4.4 m 5.0 m
Length 11.4 m 20.3 m
Maximum speed 1127 km/h 1912 km/h
Operational range 2,454 km -- km
Service ceiling 15,850 m 16,764 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,621 kg 34,750 kg
Empty weight 5,443 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 3,402 kgf 2 x 131 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-86 Sabre or KAAN?
The KAAN is faster with a maximum speed of 1,912 km/h compared to the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 785 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-86 Sabre or KAAN?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the KAAN's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-86 Sabre or KAAN?
The KAAN has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the F-86 Sabre's 15,850 meters (52,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-86 Sabre or KAAN?
The KAAN has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 34,750 kg compared to the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
Which is larger, the F-86 Sabre or KAAN?
The KAAN is longer at 20.3 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.