F-86 Sabre vs Su-37 Super Flanker
The F-86 Sabre and the Su-37 Super Flanker are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and Sukhoi respectively. The Su-37 Super Flanker reaches 2,494 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 3,300 km for the Su-37 Super Flanker. The Su-37 Super Flanker operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 15,850 m for the F-86 Sabre. At 35,000 kg MTOW, the Su-37 Super Flanker is 3.6x the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg. The F-86 Sabre has been produced in 9,860 units vs 1 for the Su-37 Super Flanker. Unit cost is $1.2M for the F-86 Sabre vs $70M for the Su-37 Super Flanker. The F-86 Sabre first flew 49 years before the Su-37 Super Flanker (1947 vs 1996).
| 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 |
| Russian multirole fighter, operational from mid-1990s, renowned for supermaneuverability and not largely distributed outside experimental use. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Sukhoi |
| First flight | 12 April 1996 |
| Year introduced | 1997 |
| Number produced | 1 units |
| Average unit price | $70 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 | 6.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 22.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2494 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,300 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 18,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 35,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 18,500 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 15,196 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-86 Sabre or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker is faster with a maximum speed of 2,494 km/h compared to the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 1,367 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-86 Sabre or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker has a longer range at 3,300 km compared to the F-86 Sabre's 2,454 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-86 Sabre or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker 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-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 35,000 kg compared to the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
Which is larger, the F-86 Sabre or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker is longer at 22.2 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-86 Sabre or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the F-86 Sabre at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the F-86 Sabre or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 48 years before the Su-37 Super Flanker which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-86 Sabre or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 1 units of the Su-37 Super Flanker.