F-86 Sabre vs SO 4050 Vautour

Overview

The F-86 Sabre and the SO 4050 Vautour are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and Sud Aviation respectively.

Top speed is 1,127 km/h for the F-86 Sabre vs 1,106 km/h for the SO 4050 Vautour. The F-86 Sabre has an operational range of 2,454 km vs 1,200 km for the SO 4050 Vautour. The F-86 Sabre operates at altitudes up to 15,850 m compared to 15,200 m for the SO 4050 Vautour. At 21,000 kg MTOW, the SO 4050 Vautour is 2.2x the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.

The F-86 Sabre has been produced in 9,860 units vs 149 for the SO 4050 Vautour. Unit cost is $1.2M for the F-86 Sabre vs $2M for the SO 4050 Vautour. The F-86 Sabre first flew 5 years before the SO 4050 Vautour (1947 vs 1952).

F-86 Sabre

American fighter jet, iconic of the Korean War period, widely operational across cold-war frontline, supersonic, and recognized for its dog-fighting capability.
North American F-86 Sabre Combat profile drawing
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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SO 4050 Vautour

French jet-powered multirole aircraft, developed in the 1950s, utilized in combat operations during the Six-Day War by Israel.
Sud Aviation SO 4050 Vautour Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sud Aviation
First flight 16 October 1952
Year introduced 1956
Number produced 149 units
Average unit price $2 million
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F-86 Sabre

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 ◉

SO 4050 Vautour

Wing area 45.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 15.1 m ◉
Height 4.9 m ◉
Length 15.6 m ◉
Maximum speed 1106 km/h ◉
Operational range 1,200 km ◉
Service ceiling 15,200 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 21,000 kg ◉
Empty weight 10,000 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 3,700 kgf ◉

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-86 Sabre or SO 4050 Vautour?
The F-86 Sabre is faster with a maximum speed of 1,127 km/h compared to the SO 4050 Vautour's 1,106 km/h, a difference of 21 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-86 Sabre or SO 4050 Vautour?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the SO 4050 Vautour's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-86 Sabre or SO 4050 Vautour?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher service ceiling at 15,850 meters (52,001 ft) compared to the SO 4050 Vautour's 15,200 meters (49,868 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-86 Sabre or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 21,000 kg compared to the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
Which is larger, the F-86 Sabre or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour is longer at 15.6 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-86 Sabre or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the F-86 Sabre at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the F-86 Sabre or SO 4050 Vautour?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 7 years before the SO 4050 Vautour which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-86 Sabre or SO 4050 Vautour?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 149 units of the SO 4050 Vautour.

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