F-86 Sabre vs OV-1 Mohawk
Overview
The F-86 Sabre and the OV-1 Mohawk are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and Grumman respectively.
The F-86 Sabre reaches 1,127 km/h — 2.3x the OV-1 Mohawk's 491 km/h. The F-86 Sabre has an operational range of 2,454 km vs 1,519 km for the OV-1 Mohawk. The F-86 Sabre operates at altitudes up to 15,850 m compared to 7,600 m for the OV-1 Mohawk.
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in 9,860 units vs 380 for the OV-1 Mohawk. The F-86 Sabre first flew 12 years before the OV-1 Mohawk (1947 vs 1959).
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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 | Grumman |
| First flight | 14 April 1959 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 380 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 | 33.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 491 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,519 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,214 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 5,468 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 500 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-86 Sabre or OV-1 Mohawk?
The F-86 Sabre is faster with a maximum speed of 1,127 km/h compared to the OV-1 Mohawk's 491 km/h, a difference of 636 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-86 Sabre or OV-1 Mohawk?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the OV-1 Mohawk's 1,519 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-86 Sabre or OV-1 Mohawk?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher service ceiling at 15,850 meters (52,001 ft) compared to the OV-1 Mohawk's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-86 Sabre or OV-1 Mohawk?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,621 kg compared to the OV-1 Mohawk's 8,214 kg.
Which is larger, the F-86 Sabre or OV-1 Mohawk?
The OV-1 Mohawk is longer at 12.5 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-86 Sabre or OV-1 Mohawk?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 12 years before the OV-1 Mohawk which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-86 Sabre or OV-1 Mohawk?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 380 units of the OV-1 Mohawk.