F-86 Sabre vs MiG-31 Foxhound
The F-86 Sabre and the MiG-31 Foxhound are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. The MiG-31 Foxhound 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 3,000 km for the MiG-31 Foxhound. The MiG-31 Foxhound operates at altitudes up to 20,600 m compared to 15,850 m for the F-86 Sabre. At 46,200 kg MTOW, the MiG-31 Foxhound is 4.8x the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg. The F-86 Sabre has been produced in 9,860 units vs 519 for the MiG-31 Foxhound. Unit cost is $1.2M for the F-86 Sabre vs $55M for the MiG-31 Foxhound. The F-86 Sabre first flew 28 years before the MiG-31 Foxhound (1947 vs 1975).
| 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 jet, famed for its Cold War period deployment, primarily used for high-speed, high-altitude defensive missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Mikoyan-Gurevitch |
| First flight | 16 September 1975 |
| Year introduced | 1983 |
| Number produced | 519 units |
| Average unit price | $55 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 | 61.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 22.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 3000 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 20,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 46,200 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 21,830 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 19,000 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound 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-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the F-86 Sabre's 2,454 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has a higher service ceiling at 20,600 meters (67,585 ft) compared to the F-86 Sabre's 15,850 meters (52,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 46,200 kg compared to the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
Which is larger, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound is more expensive at approximately $55 million per unit compared to the F-86 Sabre at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 34 years before the MiG-31 Foxhound which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 519 units of the MiG-31 Foxhound.