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F-86 Sabre vs La-7 Fin

North American F-86 Sabre combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-86 Sabre
Lavochkin La-7 Fin combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 La-7 Fin
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Specifications
F-86 Sabre La-7 Fin
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Lavochkin
First flight 1 October 1947 1 February 1944
Year introduced 1949 1944
Number produced 9860 units 5753 units
Average unit price $1.2 million --
Wing area 28.1 m² 17.6 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 9.8 m
Height 4.4 m 2.5 m
Length 11.4 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 1127 km/h 661 km/h
Operational range 2,454 km 665 km
Service ceiling 15,850 m 10,450 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,621 kg 3,315 kg
Empty weight 5,443 kg 2,638 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3,402 kgf 1 x 1,380 kW
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Overview

The F-86 Sabre and the La-7 Fin are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and Lavochkin respectively.

Top speed is 1,127 km/h for the F-86 Sabre vs 661 km/h for the La-7 Fin. The F-86 Sabre has an operational range of 2,454 km vs 665 km for the La-7 Fin. The F-86 Sabre operates at altitudes up to 15,850 m compared to 10,450 m for the La-7 Fin. At 9,621 kg MTOW, the F-86 Sabre is 2.9x the La-7 Fin's 3,315 kg.

The F-86 Sabre has been produced in 9,860 units vs 5,753 for the La-7 Fin. The La-7 Fin first flew 3 years before the F-86 Sabre (1944 vs 1947).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-86 Sabre or La-7 Fin?
The F-86 Sabre is faster with a maximum speed of 1,127 km/h compared to the La-7 Fin's 661 km/h, a difference of 466 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-86 Sabre or La-7 Fin?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the La-7 Fin's 665 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-86 Sabre or La-7 Fin?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher service ceiling at 15,850 meters (52,001 ft) compared to the La-7 Fin's 10,450 meters (34,284 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-86 Sabre or La-7 Fin?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,621 kg compared to the La-7 Fin's 3,315 kg.
Which is larger, the F-86 Sabre or La-7 Fin?
The F-86 Sabre is longer at 11.4 meters compared to the La-7 Fin's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-86 Sabre or La-7 Fin?
The La-7 Fin entered service first in 1944, 5 years before the F-86 Sabre which entered service in 1949.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-86 Sabre or La-7 Fin?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 5,753 units of the La-7 Fin.