F-86 Sabre vs Su-34 Fullback

Overview

The F-86 Sabre and the Su-34 Fullback are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 1,127 km/h for the F-86 Sabre vs 2,120 km/h for the Su-34 Fullback. The F-86 Sabre has an operational range of 2,454 km vs 4,000 km for the Su-34 Fullback. The F-86 Sabre operates at altitudes up to 15,850 m compared to 15,000 m for the Su-34 Fullback. At 45,000 kg MTOW, the Su-34 Fullback is 4.7x the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.

The F-86 Sabre has been produced in 9,860 units vs 155 for the Su-34 Fullback. Unit cost is $1.2M for the F-86 Sabre vs $36M for the Su-34 Fullback. The F-86 Sabre first flew 43 years before the Su-34 Fullback (1947 vs 1990).

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-34 Fullback

Russian strike fighter, known for action in Syrian Civil War, optimized for all-weather, precision ground-attack and aerial combat roles.
Sukhoi Su-34 Fullback Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi
First flight 13 April 1990
Year introduced 1997
Number produced 155 units
Average unit price $36 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-34 Fullback

Wing area 52.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 14.7 m ◉
Height 6.4 m ◉
Length 23.3 m ◉
Maximum speed 2120 km/h ◉
Operational range 4,000 km ◉
Service ceiling 15,000 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 45,000 kg ◉
Empty weight 20,000 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 12,500 kgf ◉

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-86 Sabre or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback is faster with a maximum speed of 2,120 km/h compared to the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 993 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-86 Sabre or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the F-86 Sabre's 2,454 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-86 Sabre or Su-34 Fullback?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher service ceiling at 15,850 meters (52,001 ft) compared to the Su-34 Fullback's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-86 Sabre or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,000 kg compared to the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
Which is larger, the F-86 Sabre or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback is longer at 23.3 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-86 Sabre or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback is more expensive at approximately $36 million per unit compared to the F-86 Sabre at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the F-86 Sabre or Su-34 Fullback?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 48 years before the Su-34 Fullback which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-86 Sabre or Su-34 Fullback?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 155 units of the Su-34 Fullback.

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