F-86 Sabre vs Mirage 4000

The F-86 Sabre and the Mirage 4000 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and Dassault respectively. The Mirage 4000 reaches 2,445 km/h — 2.2x the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h. The F-86 Sabre has an operational range of 2,454 km vs 2,000 km for the Mirage 4000. The Mirage 4000 operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 15,850 m for the F-86 Sabre. At 32,000 kg MTOW, the Mirage 4000 is 3.3x the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg. The F-86 Sabre has been produced in 9,860 units vs 1 for the Mirage 4000. Unit cost is $1.2M for the F-86 Sabre vs $35M for the Mirage 4000. The F-86 Sabre first flew 32 years before the Mirage 4000 (1947 vs 1979).

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
French delta-winged fighter prototype, designed in the late 1970s, not adopted or deployed in any operational military roles.
Dassault Mirage 4000 Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault
First flight 9 March 1979
Year introduced --
Number produced 1 units
Average unit price $35 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 72.7 m²
Wingspan 11.9 m
Height 6.0 m
Length 18.7 m
Maximum speed 2445 km/h
Operational range 2,000 km
Service ceiling 20,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 32,000 kg
Empty weight 13,490 kg
Total thrust 2 x 5,550 kgf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-86 Sabre or Mirage 4000?
The Mirage 4000 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,445 km/h compared to the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 1,318 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-86 Sabre or Mirage 4000?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the Mirage 4000's 2,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-86 Sabre or Mirage 4000?
The Mirage 4000 has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the F-86 Sabre's 15,850 meters (52,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-86 Sabre or Mirage 4000?
The Mirage 4000 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 32,000 kg compared to the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
Which is larger, the F-86 Sabre or Mirage 4000?
The Mirage 4000 is longer at 18.7 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-86 Sabre or Mirage 4000?
The Mirage 4000 is more expensive at approximately $35 million per unit compared to the F-86 Sabre at $1.2 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-86 Sabre or Mirage 4000?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 1 units of the Mirage 4000.