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F-86 Sabre vs Su-37 Super Flanker

F-86 Sabre vs Su-37 Super Flanker at a glance — top speed 1,106 vs 2,494 km/h, range 2,454 vs 3,300 km, max takeoff weight 8,234 vs 35,000 kg, built 9,860 vs 1 units.

North American F-86 Sabre combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-86 SabreFull specs
Sukhoi Su-37 Super Flanker combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-37 Super FlankerFull specs
Specifications
F-86 Sabre Su-37 Super Flanker
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Sukhoi
First flight 1 October 1947 2 April 1996
Year introduced 1949 --
Number produced 9860 units 1 units
Average unit price $1.2 million $70 million
Wing area 29.1 m² 62.0 m²
Wingspan 11.9 m 14.7 m
Height 4.4 m 6.4 m
Length 11.4 m 22.2 m
Maximum speed 1106 km/h 2494 km/h
Operational range 2,454 km 3,300 km
Service ceiling 15,118 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,234 kg 35,000 kg
Empty weight 5,046 kg 18,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,681 kgf 2 x 14,480 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 1,106 km/h, a difference of 1,388 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 15,118 meters (49,599 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 8,234 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 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.