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F-86 Sabre vs Yak-15 Feather

F-86 Sabre vs Yak-15 Feather at a glance — top speed 1,106 vs 786 km/h, range 2,454 vs 510 km, max takeoff weight 8,234 vs 2,638 kg, built 9,860 vs 280 units.

North American F-86 Sabre combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Yakovlev Yak-15 Feather combat aircraft side profile drawing
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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 29.1 m² 14.9 m²
Wingspan 11.9 m 9.2 m
Height 4.4 m -- m
Length 11.4 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 1106 km/h 786 km/h
Operational range 2,454 km 510 km
Service ceiling 15,118 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,234 kg 2,638 kg
Empty weight 5,046 kg 1,852 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,681 kgf 1 x 900 kgf
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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 1,106 km/h compared to the Yak-15 Feather's 786 km/h, a difference of 320 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 15,118 meters (49,599 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 8,234 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.