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F-86 Sabre vs Mirage IV

North American F-86 Sabre combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-86 Sabre
Dassault Mirage IV combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Mirage IV
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Specifications
F-86 Sabre Mirage IV
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Dassault
First flight 1 October 1947 17 June 1959
Year introduced 1949 1964
Number produced 9860 units 66 units
Average unit price $1.2 million $15 million
Wing area 28.1 m² 78.0 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 11.9 m
Height 4.4 m 5.4 m
Length 11.4 m 23.5 m
Maximum speed 1127 km/h 2340 km/h
Operational range 2,454 km 1,240 km
Service ceiling 15,850 m 20,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,621 kg 33,745 kg
Empty weight 5,443 kg 14,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3,402 kgf 2 x 9,400 kgf
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Overview

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

The Mirage IV reaches 2,340 km/h — 2.1:1 the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h. The F-86 Sabre has an operational range of 2,454 km vs 1,240 km for the Mirage IV. The Mirage IV operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 15,850 m for the F-86 Sabre. At 33,745 kg MTOW, the Mirage IV is 3.5:1 the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.

The F-86 Sabre has been produced in 9,860 units vs 66 for the Mirage IV. Unit cost is $1.2M for the F-86 Sabre vs $15M for the Mirage IV. The F-86 Sabre first flew 12 years before the Mirage IV (1947 vs 1959).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-86 Sabre or Mirage IV?
The Mirage IV is faster with a maximum speed of 2,340 km/h compared to the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 1,213 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-86 Sabre or Mirage IV?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the Mirage IV's 1,240 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-86 Sabre or Mirage IV?
The Mirage IV 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 IV?
The Mirage IV has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,745 kg compared to the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
Which is larger, the F-86 Sabre or Mirage IV?
The Mirage IV is longer at 23.5 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-86 Sabre or Mirage IV?
The Mirage IV is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the F-86 Sabre at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the F-86 Sabre or Mirage IV?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 15 years before the Mirage IV which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-86 Sabre or Mirage IV?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 66 units of the Mirage IV.