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F-86 Sabre vs Su-15 Flagon

North American F-86 Sabre combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-86 Sabre
Sukhoi Su-15 Flagon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-15 Flagon
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Specifications
F-86 Sabre Su-15 Flagon
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Sukhoi
First flight 1 October 1947 30 May 1962
Year introduced 1949 1965
Number produced 9860 units 1290 units
Average unit price $1.2 million $4 million
Wing area 28.1 m² 36.6 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 9.4 m
Height 4.4 m 4.8 m
Length 11.4 m 19.6 m
Maximum speed 1127 km/h 2230 km/h
Operational range 2,454 km 1,380 km
Service ceiling 15,850 m 18,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,621 kg 17,900 kg
Empty weight 5,443 kg 10,760 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3,402 kgf 2 x 7,138 kgf
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Overview

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 2,230 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 18,100 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).

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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 2,230 km/h compared to the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 1,103 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 18,100 meters (59,383 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 17,900 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 19.6 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, 16 years before the Su-15 Flagon which entered service in 1965.
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.