F-86 Sabre vs Su-25 Frogfoot

The F-86 Sabre and the Su-25 Frogfoot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and Sukhoi respectively. Top speed is 1,127 km/h for the F-86 Sabre vs 970 km/h for the Su-25 Frogfoot. The F-86 Sabre has an operational range of 2,454 km vs 1,000 km for the Su-25 Frogfoot. The F-86 Sabre operates at altitudes up to 15,850 m compared to 7,000 m for the Su-25 Frogfoot. The F-86 Sabre has been produced in 9,860 units vs 1,000 for the Su-25 Frogfoot. Unit cost is $1.2M for the F-86 Sabre vs $11M for the Su-25 Frogfoot. The F-86 Sabre first flew 28 years before the Su-25 Frogfoot (1947 vs 1975).

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
Soviet close air support aircraft, prominent during Afghan War, designed for ground targets engagement under heavy fire conditions.
Sukhoi Su-25 Frogfoot Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi
First flight 22 February 1975
Year introduced 1981
Number produced 1000 units
Average unit price $11 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 30.1 m² ◉
Wingspan 14.4 m â—‰
Height 4.8 m â—‰
Length 15.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 970 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,000 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 17,600 kg â—‰
Empty weight 9,500 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 4,100 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-86 Sabre or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The F-86 Sabre is faster with a maximum speed of 1,127 km/h compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 970 km/h, a difference of 157 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-86 Sabre or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-86 Sabre or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher service ceiling at 15,850 meters (52,001 ft) compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-86 Sabre or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,600 kg compared to the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
Which is larger, the F-86 Sabre or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-86 Sabre or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot is more expensive at approximately $11 million per unit compared to the F-86 Sabre at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the F-86 Sabre or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 32 years before the Su-25 Frogfoot which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-86 Sabre or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 1,000 units of the Su-25 Frogfoot.