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

F-86 Sabre vs Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot at a glance — top speed 1,106 vs 2,135 km/h, range 2,454 vs 1,800 km, built 9,860 vs 1,150 units.

North American F-86 Sabre combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Sukhoi Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
F-86 Sabre Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Sukhoi
First flight 1 October 1947 24 June 1956
Year introduced 1949 1959
Number produced 9860 units 1150 units
Average unit price $1.2 million $5 million
Wing area 29.1 m² 26.3 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 8.4 m
Height 4.4 m -- m
Length 11.4 m 16.7 m
Maximum speed 1106 km/h 2135 km/h
Operational range 2,454 km 1,800 km
Service ceiling 15,118 m 16,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,234 kg -- kg
Empty weight 5,046 kg 8,750 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,681 kgf 1 x 9,060 kgf
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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 1,106 km/h, a difference of 1,029 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 1,800 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 15,118 meters (49,599 ft).
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.