F-86 Sabre vs Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta

The F-86 Sabre and the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and Dassault respectively. Top speed is 1,127 km/h for the F-86 Sabre vs 1,700 km/h for the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta. The F-86 Sabre operates at altitudes up to 15,850 m compared to 14,600 m for the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta. The F-86 Sabre has been produced in 9,860 units vs 1,422 for the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta. Unit cost is $1.2M for the F-86 Sabre vs $12M for the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta. The F-86 Sabre first flew 8 years before the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta (1947 vs 1955).

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 experimental jet fighter from the 1950s, never deployed in combat or operational use.
Dassault Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault
First flight 25 June 1955
Year introduced 1961
Number produced 1422 units
Average unit price $12 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 27.1 m²
Wingspan 7.3 m
Height -- m
Length 12.8 m
Maximum speed 1700 km/h
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 14,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,150 kg
Empty weight 3,610 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,960 kgf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-86 Sabre or Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta?
The Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta is faster with a maximum speed of 1,700 km/h compared to the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 573 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-86 Sabre or Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-86 Sabre or Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher service ceiling at 15,850 meters (52,001 ft) compared to the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta's 14,600 meters (47,900 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-86 Sabre or Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,621 kg compared to the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta's 5,150 kg.
Which is larger, the F-86 Sabre or Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta?
The Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta is longer at 12.8 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-86 Sabre or Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta?
The Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the F-86 Sabre at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the F-86 Sabre or Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 12 years before the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-86 Sabre or Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 1,422 units of the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta.