F-86 Sabre vs Dassault Mirage G

Overview

The F-86 Sabre and the Dassault Mirage G are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and Dassault respectively.

The Dassault Mirage G reaches 2,390 km/h — 2.1x the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h. The F-86 Sabre has an operational range of 2,454 km vs 3,850 km for the Dassault Mirage G. The Dassault Mirage G operates at altitudes up to 18,500 m compared to 15,850 m for the F-86 Sabre. At 23,800 kg MTOW, the Dassault Mirage G is 2.5x the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.

The F-86 Sabre has been produced in 9,860 units vs 3 for the Dassault Mirage G. Unit cost is $1.2M for the F-86 Sabre vs $25M for the Dassault Mirage G. The F-86 Sabre first flew 20 years before the Dassault Mirage G (1947 vs 1967).

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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Dassault Mirage G

French experimental swing-wing fighter, designed during 1960s-1970s, never deployed operationally, evolved into several prototypes.
Dassault Dassault Mirage G Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault
First flight 18 November 1967
Year introduced --
Number produced 3 units
Average unit price $25 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 ◉

Dassault Mirage G

Wing area 37.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 15.4 m ◉
Height 5.4 m ◉
Length 18.8 m ◉
Maximum speed 2390 km/h ◉
Operational range 3,850 km ◉
Service ceiling 18,500 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 23,800 kg ◉
Empty weight 14,740 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 5,000 kgf ◉

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-86 Sabre or Dassault Mirage G?
The Dassault Mirage G is faster with a maximum speed of 2,390 km/h compared to the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 1,263 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-86 Sabre or Dassault Mirage G?
The Dassault Mirage G has a longer range at 3,850 km compared to the F-86 Sabre's 2,454 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-86 Sabre or Dassault Mirage G?
The Dassault Mirage G has a higher service ceiling at 18,500 meters (60,695 ft) compared to the F-86 Sabre's 15,850 meters (52,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-86 Sabre or Dassault Mirage G?
The Dassault Mirage G has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,800 kg compared to the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
Which is larger, the F-86 Sabre or Dassault Mirage G?
The Dassault Mirage G is longer at 18.8 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-86 Sabre or Dassault Mirage G?
The Dassault Mirage G is more expensive at approximately $25 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 Dassault Mirage G?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 3 units of the Dassault Mirage G.

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