F-86 Sabre vs Sea Harrier
Overview
The F-86 Sabre and the Sea Harrier are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and British Aerospace respectively.
Top speed is 1,127 km/h for the F-86 Sabre vs 1,145 km/h for the Sea Harrier. The F-86 Sabre has an operational range of 2,454 km vs 740 km for the Sea Harrier. The Sea Harrier operates at altitudes up to 16,000 m compared to 15,850 m for the F-86 Sabre.
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in 9,860 units vs 111 for the Sea Harrier. Unit cost is $1.2M for the F-86 Sabre vs $15.6M for the Sea Harrier. The F-86 Sabre first flew 31 years before the Sea Harrier (1947 vs 1978).
| American fighter jet, iconic of the Korean War period, widely operational across cold-war frontline, supersonic, and recognized for its dog-fighting capability. | |
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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 |
| British naval short take-off and vertical landing jet fighter, reconnaissance and attack aircraft, developed in the late 1970s and operated from aircraft carriers for air defence and ground attack until the early 21st century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | British Aerospace |
| First flight | 20 August 1978 |
| Year introduced | 1980 |
| Number produced | 111 units |
| Average unit price | $15.6 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 ◉ |
| Wing area | 18.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 7.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1145 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 740 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 16,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 11,884 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,616 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 96 kN ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-86 Sabre or Sea Harrier?
The Sea Harrier is faster with a maximum speed of 1,145 km/h compared to the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 18 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-86 Sabre or Sea Harrier?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the Sea Harrier's 740 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-86 Sabre or Sea Harrier?
The Sea Harrier has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the F-86 Sabre's 15,850 meters (52,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-86 Sabre or Sea Harrier?
The Sea Harrier has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,884 kg compared to the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
Which is larger, the F-86 Sabre or Sea Harrier?
The Sea Harrier is longer at 14.2 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-86 Sabre or Sea Harrier?
The Sea Harrier is more expensive at approximately $16 million per unit compared to the F-86 Sabre at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the F-86 Sabre or Sea Harrier?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 31 years before the Sea Harrier which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-86 Sabre or Sea Harrier?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 111 units of the Sea Harrier.