F-86 Sabre vs MiG-29 Fulcrum

Overview

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).

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-29 Fulcrum

Soviet twin-engine fighter jet, notable in late Cold War clashes, widely exported and integral to various aerial engagements globally.
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-29 Fulcrum Combat profile drawing
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
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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-29 Fulcrum

Wing area 43.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 12.0 m ◉
Height 4.4 m ◉
Length 17.3 m ◉
Maximum speed 2200 km/h ◉
Operational range 1,430 km ◉
Service ceiling 17,500 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 24,000 kg ◉
Empty weight 18,500 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 9,000 kgf ◉

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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.

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