F-86 Sabre vs Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin

The F-86 Sabre and the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and Sukhoi respectively. The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin reaches 2,500 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-47 "Berkut" Firkin. The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin 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-47 "Berkut" Firkin 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-47 "Berkut" Firkin. Unit cost is $1.2M for the F-86 Sabre vs $75M for the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin. The F-86 Sabre first flew 50 years before the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin (1947 vs 1997).

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
Russian experimental supersonic fighter jet, designed in the late 20th century, yet never deployed to operational service.
Sukhoi Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi
First flight 25 September 1997
Year introduced --
Number produced 1 units
Average unit price $75 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 61.9 m²
Wingspan 15.2 m
Height 6.3 m
Length 22.6 m
Maximum speed 2500 km/h
Operational range 3,300 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 35,000 kg
Empty weight 16,375 kg
Total thrust 2 x 15,196 kgf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-86 Sabre or Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin?
The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 1,373 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-86 Sabre or Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin?
The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin 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-47 "Berkut" Firkin?
The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin 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-47 "Berkut" Firkin?
The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin 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-47 "Berkut" Firkin?
The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin is longer at 22.6 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-86 Sabre or Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin?
The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin is more expensive at approximately $75 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-47 "Berkut" Firkin?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 1 units of the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin.