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F-86 Sabre vs Tu-128 Fiddler

North American F-86 Sabre combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-86 Sabre
Tupolev Tu-128 Fiddler combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-128 Fiddler
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Specifications
F-86 Sabre Tu-128 Fiddler
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Tupolev
First flight 1 October 1947 18 March 1961
Year introduced 1949 1963
Number produced 9860 units 198 units
Average unit price $1.2 million $7 million
Wing area 28.1 m² 80.0 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 18.1 m
Height 4.4 m 7.0 m
Length 11.4 m 27.2 m
Maximum speed 1127 km/h 1665 km/h
Operational range 2,454 km 2,565 km
Service ceiling 15,850 m 15,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,621 kg 43,000 kg
Empty weight 5,443 kg 24,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3,402 kgf 2 x 10,105 kgf
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Overview

The F-86 Sabre and the Tu-128 Fiddler are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and Tupolev respectively.

Top speed is 1,127 km/h for the F-86 Sabre vs 1,665 km/h for the Tu-128 Fiddler. The F-86 Sabre has an operational range of 2,454 km vs 2,565 km for the Tu-128 Fiddler. The F-86 Sabre operates at altitudes up to 15,850 m compared to 15,600 m for the Tu-128 Fiddler. At 43,000 kg MTOW, the Tu-128 Fiddler is 4.5x the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.

The F-86 Sabre has been produced in 9,860 units vs 198 for the Tu-128 Fiddler. Unit cost is $1.2M for the F-86 Sabre vs $7M for the Tu-128 Fiddler. The F-86 Sabre first flew 14 years before the Tu-128 Fiddler (1947 vs 1961).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-86 Sabre or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler is faster with a maximum speed of 1,665 km/h compared to the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 538 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-86 Sabre or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler has a longer range at 2,565 km compared to the F-86 Sabre's 2,454 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-86 Sabre or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher service ceiling at 15,850 meters (52,001 ft) compared to the Tu-128 Fiddler's 15,600 meters (51,181 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-86 Sabre or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 43,000 kg compared to the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
Which is larger, the F-86 Sabre or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler is longer at 27.2 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-86 Sabre or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler is more expensive at approximately $7.0 million per unit compared to the F-86 Sabre at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the F-86 Sabre or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 14 years before the Tu-128 Fiddler which entered service in 1963.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-86 Sabre or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 198 units of the Tu-128 Fiddler.