F-86 Sabre vs MiG-27 Flogger

Overview

The F-86 Sabre and the MiG-27 Flogger are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.

Top speed is 1,127 km/h for the F-86 Sabre vs 1,885 km/h for the MiG-27 Flogger. The F-86 Sabre has an operational range of 2,454 km vs 780 km for the MiG-27 Flogger. The F-86 Sabre operates at altitudes up to 15,850 m compared to 14,000 m for the MiG-27 Flogger. At 20,670 kg MTOW, the MiG-27 Flogger is 2.1x the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.

The F-86 Sabre has been produced in 9,860 units vs 1,075 for the MiG-27 Flogger. Unit cost is $1.2M for the F-86 Sabre vs $5M for the MiG-27 Flogger. The F-86 Sabre first flew 25 years before the MiG-27 Flogger (1947 vs 1972).

F-86 Sabre

American fighter jet, iconic of the Korean War period, widely operational across cold-war frontline, supersonic, and recognized for its dog-fighting capability.
North American F-86 Sabre Combat profile drawing
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
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MiG-27 Flogger

Soviet ground-attack aircraft, prominent for its use in the Afghan War, optimized for air-to-ground operations.
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-27 Flogger Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevitch
First flight 17 November 1972
Year introduced 1975
Number produced 1075 units
Average unit price $5 million
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F-86 Sabre

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 ◉

MiG-27 Flogger

Wing area 37.4 m² ◉
Wingspan 14.0 m ◉
Height 5.0 m ◉
Length 17.1 m ◉
Maximum speed 1885 km/h ◉
Operational range 780 km ◉
Service ceiling 14,000 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 20,670 kg ◉
Empty weight 11,908 kg ◉
Total thrust 1 x 8,006 kgf ◉

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-27 Flogger?
The MiG-27 Flogger is faster with a maximum speed of 1,885 km/h compared to the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 758 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-27 Flogger?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the MiG-27 Flogger's 780 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-27 Flogger?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher service ceiling at 15,850 meters (52,001 ft) compared to the MiG-27 Flogger's 14,000 meters (45,931 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-27 Flogger?
The MiG-27 Flogger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,670 kg compared to the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
Which is larger, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-27 Flogger?
The MiG-27 Flogger is longer at 17.1 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-27 Flogger?
The MiG-27 Flogger is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the F-86 Sabre at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-27 Flogger?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 26 years before the MiG-27 Flogger which entered service in 1975.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-27 Flogger?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 1,075 units of the MiG-27 Flogger.

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