F-86 Sabre vs MiG-25 Foxbat
The F-86 Sabre and the MiG-25 Foxbat are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. The MiG-25 Foxbat reaches 3,000 km/h — 2.7x the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h. The F-86 Sabre has an operational range of 2,454 km vs 1,860 km for the MiG-25 Foxbat. The MiG-25 Foxbat operates at altitudes up to 20,700 m compared to 15,850 m for the F-86 Sabre. At 36,200 kg MTOW, the MiG-25 Foxbat is 3.8x the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg. The F-86 Sabre has been produced in 9,860 units vs 1,186 for the MiG-25 Foxbat. Unit cost is $1.2M for the F-86 Sabre vs $15M for the MiG-25 Foxbat. The F-86 Sabre first flew 17 years before the MiG-25 Foxbat (1947 vs 1964).
| 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 interceptor and reconnaissance aircraft, operational during the Cold War, renowned for its high-speed performance. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Mikoyan-Gurevitch |
| First flight | 6 March 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1970 |
| Number produced | 1186 units |
| Average unit price | $15 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 | 61.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 23.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 3000 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,860 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 20,700 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 36,200 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 20,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 7,492 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat is faster with a maximum speed of 3,000 km/h compared to the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 1,873 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the MiG-25 Foxbat's 1,860 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat has a higher service ceiling at 20,700 meters (67,913 ft) compared to the F-86 Sabre's 15,850 meters (52,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 36,200 kg compared to the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
Which is larger, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat is longer at 23.8 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the F-86 Sabre at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 21 years before the MiG-25 Foxbat which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 1,186 units of the MiG-25 Foxbat.