F-86 Sabre vs MiG-31 Foxhound

Overview

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).

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-31 Foxhound

Soviet interceptor jet, famed for its Cold War period deployment, primarily used for high-speed, high-altitude defensive missions.
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-31 Foxhound Combat profile drawing
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
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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-31 Foxhound

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 9,500 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.

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