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F-86 Sabre vs Gloster Meteor

F-86 Sabre vs Gloster Meteor at a glance — top speed 1,127 vs 966 km/h, range 2,454 vs 966 km, max takeoff weight 9,621 vs 7,121 kg, built 9,860 vs 3,947 units.

North American F-86 Sabre combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-86 Sabre
Gloster Meteor combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Gloster Meteor
Specifications
F-86 Sabre Gloster Meteor
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Gloster
First flight 1 October 1947 5 March 1943
Year introduced 1949 1944
Number produced 9860 units 3947 units
Average unit price $1.2 million --
Wing area 28.1 m² 32.5 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 11.3 m
Height 4.4 m 4.0 m
Length 11.4 m 13.6 m
Maximum speed 1127 km/h 966 km/h
Operational range 2,454 km 966 km
Service ceiling 15,850 m 13,106 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,621 kg 7,121 kg
Empty weight 5,443 kg 4,846 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3,402 kgf 2 x 1,633 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-86 Sabre or Gloster Meteor?
The F-86 Sabre is faster with a maximum speed of 1,127 km/h compared to the Gloster Meteor's 966 km/h, a difference of 161 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-86 Sabre or Gloster Meteor?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the Gloster Meteor's 966 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-86 Sabre or Gloster Meteor?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher service ceiling at 15,850 meters (52,001 ft) compared to the Gloster Meteor's 13,106 meters (42,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-86 Sabre or Gloster Meteor?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,621 kg compared to the Gloster Meteor's 7,121 kg.
Which is larger, the F-86 Sabre or Gloster Meteor?
The Gloster Meteor is longer at 13.6 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-86 Sabre or Gloster Meteor?
The Gloster Meteor 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 Gloster Meteor?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 3,947 units of the Gloster Meteor.