F-86 Sabre vs Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot

The F-86 Sabre and the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and Sukhoi respectively. Top speed is 1,127 km/h for the F-86 Sabre vs 2,135 km/h for the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot. The F-86 Sabre has an operational range of 2,454 km vs 1,350 km for the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot. The Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot operates at altitudes up to 16,800 m compared to 15,850 m for the F-86 Sabre. The F-86 Sabre has been produced in 9,860 units vs 1,150 for the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot. Unit cost is $1.2M for the F-86 Sabre vs $5M for the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot. The F-86 Sabre first flew 11 years before the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot (1947 vs 1958).

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 interceptor, operational during the Cold War, renowned for deployments in the Defense of the USSR.
Sukhoi Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi
First flight 20 June 1958
Year introduced 1959
Number produced 1150 units
Average unit price $5 million
Wing area 28.1 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.3 m â—‰
Height 4.4 m
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
Empty weight 5,443 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 3,402 kgf â—‰
Wing area 26.3 m² ◉
Wingspan 8.4 m â—‰
Height -- m
Length 16.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2135 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,350 km â—‰
Service ceiling 16,800 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Empty weight 8,750 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 9,060 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-86 Sabre or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot is faster with a maximum speed of 2,135 km/h compared to the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 1,008 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-86 Sabre or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot's 1,350 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-86 Sabre or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot has a higher service ceiling at 16,800 meters (55,118 ft) compared to the F-86 Sabre's 15,850 meters (52,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-86 Sabre or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,621 kg compared to the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the F-86 Sabre or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-86 Sabre or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the F-86 Sabre at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the F-86 Sabre or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 10 years before the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-86 Sabre or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 1,150 units of the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot.