F-86 Sabre vs Su-30 Flanker-C

Overview

The F-86 Sabre and the Su-30 Flanker-C are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 1,127 km/h for the F-86 Sabre vs 2,125 km/h for the Su-30 Flanker-C. The F-86 Sabre has an operational range of 2,454 km vs 3,000 km for the Su-30 Flanker-C. The Su-30 Flanker-C operates at altitudes up to 17,500 m compared to 15,850 m for the F-86 Sabre. At 33,000 kg MTOW, the Su-30 Flanker-C is 3.4x the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.

The F-86 Sabre has been produced in 9,860 units vs 630 for the Su-30 Flanker-C. Unit cost is $1.2M for the F-86 Sabre vs $37M for the Su-30 Flanker-C. The F-86 Sabre first flew 42 years before the Su-30 Flanker-C (1947 vs 1989).

F-86 Sabre

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
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Su-30 Flanker-C

Russian multirole fighter, renowned for deployments since the 1990s, widely used in diverse combat operations worldwide.
Sukhoi Su-30 Flanker-C Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi
First flight 30 December 1989
Year introduced 1996
Number produced 630 units
Average unit price $37 million
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F-86 Sabre

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 ◉

Su-30 Flanker-C

Wing area 62.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 14.7 m ◉
Height 6.4 m ◉
Length 21.9 m ◉
Maximum speed 2125 km/h ◉
Operational range 3,000 km ◉
Service ceiling 17,500 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 33,000 kg ◉
Empty weight 17,700 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 12,497 kgf ◉

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-86 Sabre or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C is faster with a maximum speed of 2,125 km/h compared to the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 998 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-86 Sabre or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the F-86 Sabre's 2,454 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-86 Sabre or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 ft) compared to the F-86 Sabre's 15,850 meters (52,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-86 Sabre or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,000 kg compared to the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
Which is larger, the F-86 Sabre or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C 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-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C is more expensive at approximately $37 million per unit compared to the F-86 Sabre at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the F-86 Sabre or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 47 years before the Su-30 Flanker-C which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-86 Sabre or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 630 units of the Su-30 Flanker-C.

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