F-86 Sabre vs MD-450 Ouragan
| 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 |
| French fighter-bomber from the early Cold War era, known for its service in the Suez Crisis and Indo-Pakistani War. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 28 February 1949 |
| Year introduced | 1952 |
| Number produced | 567 units |
| Average unit price | $1 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—‰ |
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| Wing area | 23.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 10.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 940 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 450 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,900 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,142 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 2,263 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-86 Sabre or MD-450 Ouragan?
The F-86 Sabre is faster with a maximum speed of 1,127 km/h compared to the MD-450 Ouragan's 940 km/h, a difference of 187 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-86 Sabre or MD-450 Ouragan?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the MD-450 Ouragan's 450 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-86 Sabre or MD-450 Ouragan?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher service ceiling at 15,850 meters (52,001 ft) compared to the MD-450 Ouragan's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-86 Sabre or MD-450 Ouragan?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,621 kg compared to the MD-450 Ouragan's 7,900 kg.
Which is larger, the F-86 Sabre or MD-450 Ouragan?
The F-86 Sabre is longer at 11.4 meters compared to the MD-450 Ouragan's 10.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-86 Sabre or MD-450 Ouragan?
The F-86 Sabre is more expensive at approximately $1.2 million per unit compared to the MD-450 Ouragan at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-86 Sabre or MD-450 Ouragan?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 3 years before the MD-450 Ouragan which entered service in 1952.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-86 Sabre or MD-450 Ouragan?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 567 units of the MD-450 Ouragan.