F-86 Sabre vs MiG-23 Flogger
The F-86 Sabre and the MiG-23 Flogger are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. The MiG-23 Flogger reaches 2,500 km/h — 2.2x the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h. The F-86 Sabre has an operational range of 2,454 km vs 1,150 km for the MiG-23 Flogger. The MiG-23 Flogger operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 15,850 m for the F-86 Sabre. The F-86 Sabre has been produced in 9,860 units vs 5,047 for the MiG-23 Flogger. Unit cost is $1.2M for the F-86 Sabre vs $4M for the MiG-23 Flogger. The F-86 Sabre first flew 20 years before the MiG-23 Flogger (1947 vs 1967).
| 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 |
| Soviet third-generation jet fighter, notable for its service during the Cold War, often deployed in interceptor and ground-attack roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Mikoyan-Gurevitch |
| First flight | 10 June 1967 |
| Year introduced | 1970 |
| Number produced | 5047 units |
| Average unit price | $4 million |
| Wing area | 28.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1127 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,454 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,850 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 9,621 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 5,443 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 3,402 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 37.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2500 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,150 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 18,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 17,800 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 10,230 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 12,996 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 1,373 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-23 Flogger?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 1,150 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the F-86 Sabre's 15,850 meters (52,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,800 kg compared to the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
Which is larger, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the F-86 Sabre at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-23 Flogger?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 21 years before the MiG-23 Flogger which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-23 Flogger?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 5,047 units of the MiG-23 Flogger.