F-86 Sabre vs Su-27 Flanker
The F-86 Sabre and the Su-27 Flanker are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and Sukhoi respectively. The Su-27 Flanker reaches 2,500 km/h — 2.2x the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h. The F-86 Sabre has an operational range of 2,454 km vs 3,530 km for the Su-27 Flanker. The Su-27 Flanker operates at altitudes up to 18,500 m compared to 15,850 m for the F-86 Sabre. At 30,000 kg MTOW, the Su-27 Flanker is 3.1x the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg. The F-86 Sabre has been produced in 9,860 units vs 680 for the Su-27 Flanker. Unit cost is $1.2M for the F-86 Sabre vs $30M for the Su-27 Flanker. The F-86 Sabre first flew 31 years before the Su-27 Flanker (1947 vs 1978).
| 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-originated multirole fighter, distinguished for deployments during the Cold War, globally utilized in air superiority missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Sukhoi |
| First flight | 20 May 1978 |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number produced | 680 units |
| Average unit price | $30 million |
| 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 ◉ |
| Wing area | 62.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 21.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2500 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,530 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 18,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 30,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 16,300 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 15,340 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-86 Sabre or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 1,373 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-86 Sabre or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker has a longer range at 3,530 km compared to the F-86 Sabre's 2,454 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-86 Sabre or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker has a higher service ceiling at 18,500 meters (60,695 ft) compared to the F-86 Sabre's 15,850 meters (52,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-86 Sabre or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 30,000 kg compared to the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
Which is larger, the F-86 Sabre or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-86 Sabre or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the F-86 Sabre at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the F-86 Sabre or Su-27 Flanker?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 35 years before the Su-27 Flanker which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-86 Sabre or Su-27 Flanker?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 680 units of the Su-27 Flanker.