F-86 Sabre vs O-2 Skymaster
Overview
The F-86 Sabre and the O-2 Skymaster are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and Cessna respectively.
The F-86 Sabre reaches 1,127 km/h — 3.5x the O-2 Skymaster's 320 km/h. The F-86 Sabre has an operational range of 2,454 km vs 1,710 km for the O-2 Skymaster. The F-86 Sabre operates at altitudes up to 15,850 m compared to 6,000 m for the O-2 Skymaster. At 9,621 kg MTOW, the F-86 Sabre is 3.9x the O-2 Skymaster's 2,449 kg.
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in 9,860 units vs 532 for the O-2 Skymaster. The F-86 Sabre first flew 20 years before the O-2 Skymaster (1947 vs 1967).
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| 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 |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 1 January 1967 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 532 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 | 18.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 320 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,710 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,449 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,292 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 80 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-86 Sabre or O-2 Skymaster?
The F-86 Sabre is faster with a maximum speed of 1,127 km/h compared to the O-2 Skymaster's 320 km/h, a difference of 807 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-86 Sabre or O-2 Skymaster?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the O-2 Skymaster's 1,710 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-86 Sabre or O-2 Skymaster?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher service ceiling at 15,850 meters (52,001 ft) compared to the O-2 Skymaster's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-86 Sabre or O-2 Skymaster?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,621 kg compared to the O-2 Skymaster's 2,449 kg.
Which is larger, the F-86 Sabre or O-2 Skymaster?
The F-86 Sabre is longer at 11.4 meters compared to the O-2 Skymaster's 9.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-86 Sabre or O-2 Skymaster?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 18 years before the O-2 Skymaster which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-86 Sabre or O-2 Skymaster?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 532 units of the O-2 Skymaster.