F-86 Sabre vs Mirage 4000

Overview

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 β€” 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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 πŸ‡«πŸ‡· 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 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.3 m β—‰
Height 4.4 m β—‰
Length 11.4 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1127 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,454 km β—‰
Service ceiling 15,850 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 9,621 kg β—‰
Empty weight 5,443 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 3,402 kgf β—‰
Wing area 72.7 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.9 m β—‰
Height 6.0 m β—‰
Length 18.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2445 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,000 km β—‰
Service ceiling 20,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 32,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 13,490 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 5,550 kgf β—‰

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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.