F-86 Sabre vs Su-7 Fitter

The F-86 Sabre and the Su-7 Fitter are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and Sukhoi respectively. Top speed is 1,127 km/h for the F-86 Sabre vs 2,150 km/h for the Su-7 Fitter. The F-86 Sabre has an operational range of 2,454 km vs 1,650 km for the Su-7 Fitter. The Su-7 Fitter operates at altitudes up to 17,600 m compared to 15,850 m for the F-86 Sabre. The F-86 Sabre has been produced in 9,860 units vs 1,847 for the Su-7 Fitter. Unit cost is $1.2M for the F-86 Sabre vs $3M for the Su-7 Fitter. The F-86 Sabre first flew 8 years before the Su-7 Fitter (1947 vs 1955).

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
Soviet fighter-bomber, renowned for Cold War service, extensively deployed in the Indo-Pakistani and Arab-Israeli conflicts.
Sukhoi Su-7 Fitter Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi
First flight 7 September 1955
Year introduced 1959
Number produced 1847 units
Average unit price $3 million
Wing area 28.1 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.3 m â—‰
Height 4.4 m â—‰
Length 11.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1127 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,454 km â—‰
Service ceiling 15,850 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 9,621 kg â—‰
Empty weight 5,443 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 3,402 kgf â—‰
Wing area 34.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.3 m â—‰
Height 5.0 m â—‰
Length 16.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2150 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,650 km â—‰
Service ceiling 17,600 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 15,210 kg â—‰
Empty weight 8,937 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 6,800 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-86 Sabre or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter is faster with a maximum speed of 2,150 km/h compared to the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 1,023 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-86 Sabre or Su-7 Fitter?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the Su-7 Fitter's 1,650 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-86 Sabre or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter has a higher service ceiling at 17,600 meters (57,742 ft) compared to the F-86 Sabre's 15,850 meters (52,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-86 Sabre or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,210 kg compared to the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
Which is larger, the F-86 Sabre or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-86 Sabre or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the F-86 Sabre at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the F-86 Sabre or Su-7 Fitter?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 10 years before the Su-7 Fitter which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-86 Sabre or Su-7 Fitter?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 1,847 units of the Su-7 Fitter.