F-86 Sabre vs Mirage F2 / F3

The F-86 Sabre and the Mirage F2 / F3 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and Dassault respectively. Top speed is 1,127 km/h for the F-86 Sabre vs 1,650 km/h for the Mirage F2 / F3. The Mirage F2 / F3 operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 15,850 m for the F-86 Sabre. The F-86 Sabre has been produced in 9,860 units vs 1 for the Mirage F2 / F3. Unit cost is $1.2M for the F-86 Sabre vs $10M for the Mirage F2 / F3. The F-86 Sabre first flew 19 years before the Mirage F2 / F3 (1947 vs 1966).

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 jet fighter-bomber, specifically built for all-weather role during the Cold War, never deployed operationally.
Dassault Mirage F2 / F3 Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault
First flight 12 June 1966
Year introduced --
Number produced 1 units
Average unit price $10 million
Wing area 28.1 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.3 m â—‰
Height 4.4 m â—‰
Length 11.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1127 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,454 km
Service ceiling 15,850 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 9,621 kg â—‰
Empty weight 5,443 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 3,402 kgf â—‰
Wing area 36.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.5 m â—‰
Height 5.8 m â—‰
Length 17.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1650 km/h â—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 20,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 18,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 9,800 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 9,072 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-86 Sabre or Mirage F2 / F3?
The Mirage F2 / F3 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,650 km/h compared to the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 523 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-86 Sabre or Mirage F2 / F3?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the Mirage F2 / F3's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-86 Sabre or Mirage F2 / F3?
The Mirage F2 / F3 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 F2 / F3?
The Mirage F2 / F3 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,000 kg compared to the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
Which is larger, the F-86 Sabre or Mirage F2 / F3?
The Mirage F2 / F3 is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-86 Sabre or Mirage F2 / F3?
The Mirage F2 / F3 is more expensive at approximately $10 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 F2 / F3?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 1 units of the Mirage F2 / F3.