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F-86 Sabre vs MD-450 Ouragan

North American F-86 Sabre combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-86 Sabre
Dassault MD-450 Ouragan combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
F-86 Sabre MD-450 Ouragan
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Dassault
First flight 1 October 1947 28 February 1949
Year introduced 1949 1952
Number produced 9860 units 567 units
Average unit price $1.2 million $1 million
Wing area 28.1 m² 23.8 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 13.2 m
Height 4.4 m 4.1 m
Length 11.4 m 10.7 m
Maximum speed 1127 km/h 940 km/h
Operational range 2,454 km 920 km
Service ceiling 15,850 m 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,621 kg 7,900 kg
Empty weight 5,443 kg 4,142 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3,402 kgf 1 x 2,263 kgf
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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 920 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.