F-86 Sabre vs F-2

Overview

The F-86 Sabre and the F-2 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and Mitsubishi respectively.

Top speed is 1,127 km/h for the F-86 Sabre vs 2,124 km/h for the F-2. The F-86 Sabre has an operational range of 2,454 km vs 833 km for the F-2. The F-2 operates at altitudes up to 17,983 m compared to 15,850 m for the F-86 Sabre. At 22,090 kg MTOW, the F-2 is 2.3x the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.

The F-86 Sabre has been produced in 9,860 units vs 98 for the F-2. Unit cost is $1.2M for the F-86 Sabre vs $100M for the F-2. The F-86 Sabre first flew 48 years before the F-2 (1947 vs 1995).

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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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

F-2

Japanese multirole fighter, derived from the F-16, extensively operational since the 2000s in Japan's Air Self-Defense Force.
Mitsubishi F-2 Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mitsubishi
First flight 7 October 1995
Year introduced 2000
Number produced 98 units
Average unit price $100 million
Wing area 28.1 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.3 m β—‰
Height 4.4 m β—‰
Length 11.4 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1127 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,454 km β—‰
Service ceiling 15,850 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 9,621 kg β—‰
Empty weight 5,443 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 3,402 kgf β—‰

F-2

Wing area 34.8 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.1 m β—‰
Height 4.7 m β—‰
Length 15.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2124 km/h β—‰
Operational range 833 km β—‰
Service ceiling 17,983 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 22,090 kg β—‰
Empty weight 9,525 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 7,711 kgf β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-86 Sabre or F-2?
The F-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,124 km/h compared to the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 997 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-86 Sabre or F-2?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the F-2's 833 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-86 Sabre or F-2?
The F-2 has a higher service ceiling at 17,983 meters (58,999 ft) compared to the F-86 Sabre's 15,850 meters (52,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-86 Sabre or F-2?
The F-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,090 kg compared to the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
Which is larger, the F-86 Sabre or F-2?
The F-2 is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-86 Sabre or F-2?
The F-2 is more expensive at approximately $100 million per unit compared to the F-86 Sabre at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the F-86 Sabre or F-2?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 51 years before the F-2 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-86 Sabre or F-2?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 98 units of the F-2.