F-86 Sabre vs Tornado
The F-86 Sabre and the Tornado are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and Panavia respectively. The Tornado reaches 2,420 km/h — 2.1x the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h. The F-86 Sabre has an operational range of 2,454 km vs 3,148 km for the Tornado. The F-86 Sabre operates at altitudes up to 15,850 m compared to 15,240 m for the Tornado. At 28,000 kg MTOW, the Tornado is 2.9x the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg. The F-86 Sabre has been produced in 9,860 units vs 990 for the Tornado. Unit cost is $1.2M for the F-86 Sabre vs $35M for the Tornado. The F-86 Sabre first flew 27 years before the Tornado (1947 vs 1974).
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| 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 |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Panavia |
| First flight | 14 August 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1980 |
| Number produced | 990 units |
| Average unit price | $35 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 | 26.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2420 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,148 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 28,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 13,890 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 8,936 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-86 Sabre or Tornado?
The Tornado is faster with a maximum speed of 2,420 km/h compared to the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 1,293 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-86 Sabre or Tornado?
The Tornado has a longer range at 3,148 km compared to the F-86 Sabre's 2,454 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-86 Sabre or Tornado?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher service ceiling at 15,850 meters (52,001 ft) compared to the Tornado's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-86 Sabre or Tornado?
The Tornado has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,000 kg compared to the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
Which is larger, the F-86 Sabre or Tornado?
The Tornado 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 Tornado?
The Tornado is more expensive at approximately $35 million per unit compared to the F-86 Sabre at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the F-86 Sabre or Tornado?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 31 years before the Tornado which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-86 Sabre or Tornado?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 990 units of the Tornado.