F-86 Sabre vs Su-24 Fencer
The F-86 Sabre and the Su-24 Fencer are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and Sukhoi respectively. Top speed is 1,127 km/h for the F-86 Sabre vs 1,450 km/h for the Su-24 Fencer. The F-86 Sabre has an operational range of 2,454 km vs 615 km for the Su-24 Fencer. The Su-24 Fencer operates at altitudes up to 16,500 m compared to 15,850 m for the F-86 Sabre. At 39,700 kg MTOW, the Su-24 Fencer is 4.1x the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg. The F-86 Sabre has been produced in 9,860 units vs 1,400 for the Su-24 Fencer. Unit cost is $1.2M for the F-86 Sabre vs $25M for the Su-24 Fencer. The F-86 Sabre first flew 20 years before the Su-24 Fencer (1947 vs 1967).
| 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 strike/bomber, distinctively recognized in Afghanistan conflicts during the Cold War, extensively served in post-Soviet states and naval aviation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Sukhoi |
| First flight | 2 July 1967 |
| Year introduced | 1973 |
| Number produced | 1400 units |
| Average unit price | $25 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 | 46.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 17.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 24.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1450 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 615 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 16,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 39,700 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 22,320 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 15,574 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-86 Sabre or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,450 km/h compared to the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 323 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-86 Sabre or Su-24 Fencer?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the Su-24 Fencer's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-86 Sabre or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer has a higher service ceiling at 16,500 meters (54,133 ft) compared to the F-86 Sabre's 15,850 meters (52,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-86 Sabre or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 39,700 kg compared to the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
Which is larger, the F-86 Sabre or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-86 Sabre or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the F-86 Sabre at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the F-86 Sabre or Su-24 Fencer?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 24 years before the Su-24 Fencer which entered service in 1973.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-86 Sabre or Su-24 Fencer?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 1,400 units of the Su-24 Fencer.