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F-86 Sabre vs Yak-15 Feather

North American F-86 Sabre combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-86 Sabre
Yakovlev Yak-15 Feather combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-15 Feather
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Specifications
F-86 Sabre Yak-15 Feather
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Yakovlev
First flight 1 October 1947 24 April 1946
Year introduced 1949 1947
Number produced 9860 units 280 units
Average unit price $1.2 million --
Wing area 28.1 m² 14.9 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 9.2 m
Height 4.4 m -- m
Length 11.4 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 1127 km/h 786 km/h
Operational range 2,454 km 510 km
Service ceiling 15,850 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,621 kg 2,638 kg
Empty weight 5,443 kg 1,852 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3,402 kgf 1 x 900 kgf
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Overview

The F-86 Sabre and the Yak-15 Feather are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and Yakovlev respectively.

Top speed is 1,127 km/h for the F-86 Sabre vs 786 km/h for the Yak-15 Feather. The F-86 Sabre has an operational range of 2,454 km vs 510 km for the Yak-15 Feather. The F-86 Sabre operates at altitudes up to 15,850 m compared to 12,000 m for the Yak-15 Feather. At 9,621 kg MTOW, the F-86 Sabre is 3.6x the Yak-15 Feather's 2,638 kg.

The F-86 Sabre has been produced in 9,860 units vs 280 for the Yak-15 Feather. The Yak-15 Feather first flew 1 years before the F-86 Sabre (1946 vs 1947).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-86 Sabre or Yak-15 Feather?
The F-86 Sabre is faster with a maximum speed of 1,127 km/h compared to the Yak-15 Feather's 786 km/h, a difference of 341 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-86 Sabre or Yak-15 Feather?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the Yak-15 Feather's 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-86 Sabre or Yak-15 Feather?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher service ceiling at 15,850 meters (52,001 ft) compared to the Yak-15 Feather's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-86 Sabre or Yak-15 Feather?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,621 kg compared to the Yak-15 Feather's 2,638 kg.
Which is larger, the F-86 Sabre or Yak-15 Feather?
The F-86 Sabre is longer at 11.4 meters compared to the Yak-15 Feather's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-86 Sabre or Yak-15 Feather?
The Yak-15 Feather entered service first in 1947, 2 years before the F-86 Sabre which entered service in 1949.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-86 Sabre or Yak-15 Feather?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 280 units of the Yak-15 Feather.