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F-86 Sabre vs Mirage III / 5 / 50

F-86 Sabre vs Mirage III / 5 / 50 at a glance — top speed 1,127 vs 2,350 km/h, range 2,454 vs 3,335 km, max takeoff weight 9,621 vs 12,000 kg, built 9,860 vs 1,422 units.

North American F-86 Sabre combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-86 Sabre
Dassault Mirage III / 5 / 50 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Mirage III / 5 / 50
Specifications
F-86 Sabre Mirage III / 5 / 50
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Dassault
First flight 1 October 1947 17 November 1956
Year introduced 1949 1961
Number produced 9860 units 1422 units
Average unit price $1.2 million $5 million
Wing area 28.1 m² 34.8 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 8.2 m
Height 4.4 m 4.5 m
Length 11.4 m 15.3 m
Maximum speed 1127 km/h 2350 km/h
Operational range 2,454 km 3,335 km
Service ceiling 15,850 m 17,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,621 kg 12,000 kg
Empty weight 5,443 kg 6,740 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3,402 kgf 1 x 6,200 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-86 Sabre or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,350 km/h compared to the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 1,223 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-86 Sabre or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 has a longer range at 3,335 km compared to the F-86 Sabre's 2,454 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-86 Sabre or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 has a higher service ceiling at 17,000 meters (55,774 ft) compared to the F-86 Sabre's 15,850 meters (52,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-86 Sabre or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
Which is larger, the F-86 Sabre or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 is longer at 15.3 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-86 Sabre or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the F-86 Sabre at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the F-86 Sabre or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 12 years before the Mirage III / 5 / 50 which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-86 Sabre or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 1,422 units of the Mirage III / 5 / 50.