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F-86 Sabre vs Su-7 Fitter

F-86 Sabre vs Su-7 Fitter at a glance — top speed 1,106 vs 2,150 km/h, range 2,454 vs 1,650 km, max takeoff weight 8,234 vs 15,210 kg, built 9,860 vs 1,847 units.

North American F-86 Sabre combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Sukhoi Su-7 Fitter combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
F-86 Sabre Su-7 Fitter
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Sukhoi
First flight 1 October 1947 7 September 1955
Year introduced 1949 1959
Number produced 9860 units 1847 units
Average unit price $1.2 million $3 million
Wing area 29.1 m² 34.0 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 9.3 m
Height 4.4 m 5.0 m
Length 11.4 m 16.6 m
Maximum speed 1106 km/h 2150 km/h
Operational range 2,454 km 1,650 km
Service ceiling 15,118 m 17,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,234 kg 15,210 kg
Empty weight 5,046 kg 8,937 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,681 kgf 1 x 9,596 kgf
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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 1,106 km/h, a difference of 1,044 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 15,118 meters (49,599 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 8,234 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.