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F-86 Sabre vs Supermarine Scimitar

F-86 Sabre vs Supermarine Scimitar at a glance — top speed 1,127 vs 1,185 km/h, range 2,454 vs 2,291 km, max takeoff weight 9,621 vs 15,513 kg, built 9,860 vs 76 units.

North American F-86 Sabre combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-86 Sabre
Supermarine Scimitar combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Supermarine Scimitar
Specifications
F-86 Sabre Supermarine Scimitar
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Supermarine
First flight 1 October 1947 19 January 1956
Year introduced 1949 1957
Number produced 9860 units 76 units
Average unit price $1.2 million --
Wing area 28.1 m² 45.1 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 11.3 m
Height 4.4 m 5.3 m
Length 11.4 m 16.8 m
Maximum speed 1127 km/h 1185 km/h
Operational range 2,454 km 2,291 km
Service ceiling 15,850 m 14,021 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,621 kg 15,513 kg
Empty weight 5,443 kg 10,869 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3,402 kgf 2 x 5,103 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-86 Sabre or Supermarine Scimitar?
The Supermarine Scimitar is faster with a maximum speed of 1,185 km/h compared to the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 58 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-86 Sabre or Supermarine Scimitar?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the Supermarine Scimitar's 2,291 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-86 Sabre or Supermarine Scimitar?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher service ceiling at 15,850 meters (52,001 ft) compared to the Supermarine Scimitar's 14,021 meters (46,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-86 Sabre or Supermarine Scimitar?
The Supermarine Scimitar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,513 kg compared to the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
Which is larger, the F-86 Sabre or Supermarine Scimitar?
The Supermarine Scimitar is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-86 Sabre or Supermarine Scimitar?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 8 years before the Supermarine Scimitar which entered service in 1957.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-86 Sabre or Supermarine Scimitar?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 76 units of the Supermarine Scimitar.