F-86 Sabre vs Su-33 Flanker-D

Overview

The F-86 Sabre and the Su-33 Flanker-D are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and Sukhoi respectively.

The Su-33 Flanker-D reaches 2,300 km/h — 2.0x the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h. The F-86 Sabre has an operational range of 2,454 km vs 3,000 km for the Su-33 Flanker-D. The Su-33 Flanker-D operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 15,850 m for the F-86 Sabre. At 33,000 kg MTOW, the Su-33 Flanker-D is 3.4x the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.

The F-86 Sabre has been produced in 9,860 units vs 22 for the Su-33 Flanker-D. Unit cost is $1.2M for the F-86 Sabre vs $45M for the Su-33 Flanker-D. The F-86 Sabre first flew 52 years before the Su-33 Flanker-D (1947 vs 1999).

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-33 Flanker-D

Russian carrier-based multirole fighter, developed in the late 1980s, primarily deployed on the Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier.
Sukhoi Su-33 Flanker-D Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi
First flight 29 April 1999
Year introduced 1994
Number produced 22 units
Average unit price $45 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-33 Flanker-D

Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 15.0 m ◉
Height 6.0 m ◉
Length 22.0 m ◉
Maximum speed 2300 km/h ◉
Operational range 3,000 km ◉
Service ceiling 18,000 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 33,000 kg ◉
Empty weight 14,800 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 7,600 kgf ◉

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-86 Sabre or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The Su-33 Flanker-D is faster with a maximum speed of 2,300 km/h compared to the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 1,173 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-86 Sabre or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The Su-33 Flanker-D 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-33 Flanker-D?
The Su-33 Flanker-D has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the F-86 Sabre's 15,850 meters (52,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-86 Sabre or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The Su-33 Flanker-D 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-33 Flanker-D?
The Su-33 Flanker-D is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-86 Sabre or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The Su-33 Flanker-D is more expensive at approximately $45 million per unit compared to the F-86 Sabre at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the F-86 Sabre or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 45 years before the Su-33 Flanker-D which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-86 Sabre or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 22 units of the Su-33 Flanker-D.

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