F-86 Sabre vs MiG-29 Fulcrum
The F-86 Sabre and the MiG-29 Fulcrum 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 2,200 km/h for the MiG-29 Fulcrum. The F-86 Sabre has an operational range of 2,454 km vs 1,430 km for the MiG-29 Fulcrum. The MiG-29 Fulcrum operates at altitudes up to 17,500 m compared to 15,850 m for the F-86 Sabre. At 24,000 kg MTOW, the MiG-29 Fulcrum is 2.5x the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg. The F-86 Sabre has been produced in 9,860 units vs 1,600 for the MiG-29 Fulcrum. Unit cost is $1.2M for the F-86 Sabre vs $25M for the MiG-29 Fulcrum. The F-86 Sabre first flew 30 years before the MiG-29 Fulcrum (1947 vs 1977).
| 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 twin-engine fighter jet, notable in late Cold War clashes, widely exported and integral to various aerial engagements globally. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Mikoyan-Gurevitch |
| First flight | 6 October 1977 |
| Year introduced | 1983 |
| Number produced | 1600 units |
| Average unit price | $25 million |
| Wing area | 28.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1127 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,454 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,850 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 9,621 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 5,443 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 3,402 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 43.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 12.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 17.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2200 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,430 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 17,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 24,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 18,500 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 18,000 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is faster with a maximum speed of 2,200 km/h compared to the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 1,073 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 1,430 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 ft) compared to the F-86 Sabre's 15,850 meters (52,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 24,000 kg compared to the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
Which is larger, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is longer at 17.3 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the F-86 Sabre at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 34 years before the MiG-29 Fulcrum which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 1,600 units of the MiG-29 Fulcrum.