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F-86 Sabre vs Sea Hawk

F-86 Sabre vs Sea Hawk at a glance — top speed 1,127 vs 966 km/h, range 2,454 vs 772 km, max takeoff weight 9,621 vs 7,326 kg, built 9,860 vs 542 units.

North American F-86 Sabre combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-86 Sabre
Hawker Sea Hawk combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Sea Hawk
Specifications
F-86 Sabre Sea Hawk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Hawker
First flight 1 October 1947 2 September 1947
Year introduced 1949 1953
Number produced 9860 units 542 units
Average unit price $1.2 million --
Wing area 28.1 m² 25.8 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 11.9 m
Height 4.4 m 2.6 m
Length 11.4 m 12.1 m
Maximum speed 1127 km/h 966 km/h
Operational range 2,454 km 772 km
Service ceiling 15,850 m 13,564 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,621 kg 7,326 kg
Empty weight 5,443 kg 4,208 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3,402 kgf 1 x 2,359 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-86 Sabre or Sea Hawk?
The F-86 Sabre is faster with a maximum speed of 1,127 km/h compared to the Sea Hawk's 966 km/h, a difference of 161 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-86 Sabre or Sea Hawk?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the Sea Hawk's 772 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-86 Sabre or Sea Hawk?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher service ceiling at 15,850 meters (52,001 ft) compared to the Sea Hawk's 13,564 meters (44,501 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-86 Sabre or Sea Hawk?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,621 kg compared to the Sea Hawk's 7,326 kg.
Which is larger, the F-86 Sabre or Sea Hawk?
The Sea Hawk is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-86 Sabre or Sea Hawk?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 4 years before the Sea Hawk which entered service in 1953.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-86 Sabre or Sea Hawk?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 542 units of the Sea Hawk.