F-86 Sabre vs Mirage F2 / F3
Overview
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. | |
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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 |
| French jet fighter-bomber, specifically built for all-weather role during the Cold War, never deployed operationally. | |
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| 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 ◉ |
| 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 | 36.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 17.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1650 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 20,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 18,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 9,800 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 9,072 kgf ◉ |
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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.