F-86 Sabre vs Mystère IV

American fighter jet, iconic of the Korean War period, widely operational across cold-war frontline, supersonic, and recognized for its dog-fighting capability.
Picture of F-86 Sabre
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 jet fighter-bomber, prominent during the Cold War, extensively deployed in the Suez Crisis and Indo-Pakistan War.
Picture of Mystère IV
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault
First flight 28 September 1952
Year introduced 1954
Number produced 411 units
Average unit price $1.5 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
Profile drawing of North American F-86 Sabre
Wing area 32.0 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m
Height 4.6 m
Length 14.8 m
Maximum speed 1120 km/h
Operational range 915 km
Service ceiling 13,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,320 kg
Empty weight 7,140 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3,334 kgf
Profile drawing of Dassault Mystère IV

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-86 Sabre or Mystère IV?
The F-86 Sabre is faster with a maximum speed of 1,127 km/h compared to the Mystère IV's 1,120 km/h, a difference of 7 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-86 Sabre or Mystère IV?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the Mystère IV's 915 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-86 Sabre or Mystère IV?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher service ceiling at 15,850 meters (52,001 ft) compared to the Mystère IV's 13,700 meters (44,947 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-86 Sabre or Mystère IV?
The Mystère IV has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,320 kg compared to the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
Which is larger, the F-86 Sabre or Mystère IV?
The Mystère IV is longer at 14.8 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-86 Sabre or Mystère IV?
The Mystère IV is more expensive at approximately $1.5 million per unit compared to the F-86 Sabre at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the F-86 Sabre or Mystère IV?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 5 years before the Mystère IV which entered service in 1954.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-86 Sabre or Mystère IV?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 411 units of the Mystère IV.