F-86 Sabre vs Su-15 Flagon
The F-86 Sabre and the Su-15 Flagon are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and Sukhoi respectively. Top speed is 1,127 km/h for the F-86 Sabre vs 1,971 km/h for the Su-15 Flagon. The F-86 Sabre has an operational range of 2,454 km vs 1,380 km for the Su-15 Flagon. The Su-15 Flagon operates at altitudes up to 17,678 m compared to 15,850 m for the F-86 Sabre. The F-86 Sabre has been produced in 9,860 units vs 1,290 for the Su-15 Flagon. Unit cost is $1.2M for the F-86 Sabre vs $4M for the Su-15 Flagon. The F-86 Sabre first flew 15 years before the Su-15 Flagon (1947 vs 1962).
| 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 |
| Soviet interceptor jet, notable for its Cold War service, involved notably in significant incidents such as Korean Air Lines Flight 007. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Sukhoi |
| First flight | 30 May 1962 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 1290 units |
| Average unit price | $4 million |
| Wing area | 28.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1127 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,454 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,850 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 9,621 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 5,443 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 3,402 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 34.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1971 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,380 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 17,678 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,956 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 4,853 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-86 Sabre or Su-15 Flagon?
The Su-15 Flagon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,971 km/h compared to the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 844 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-86 Sabre or Su-15 Flagon?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the Su-15 Flagon's 1,380 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-86 Sabre or Su-15 Flagon?
The Su-15 Flagon has a higher service ceiling at 17,678 meters (57,998 ft) compared to the F-86 Sabre's 15,850 meters (52,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-86 Sabre or Su-15 Flagon?
The Su-15 Flagon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
Which is larger, the F-86 Sabre or Su-15 Flagon?
The Su-15 Flagon is longer at 16.5 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-86 Sabre or Su-15 Flagon?
The Su-15 Flagon is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the F-86 Sabre at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the F-86 Sabre or Su-15 Flagon?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 18 years before the Su-15 Flagon which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-86 Sabre or Su-15 Flagon?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 1,290 units of the Su-15 Flagon.