F-86 Sabre vs Yak-36 Freehand

The F-86 Sabre and the Yak-36 Freehand are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and Yakovlev respectively. Top speed is 1,127 km/h for the F-86 Sabre vs 900 km/h for the Yak-36 Freehand. The F-86 Sabre has an operational range of 2,454 km vs 370 km for the Yak-36 Freehand. The F-86 Sabre operates at altitudes up to 15,850 m compared to 12,000 m for the Yak-36 Freehand. The F-86 Sabre has been produced in 9,860 units vs 4 for the Yak-36 Freehand. Unit cost is $1.2M for the F-86 Sabre vs $2M for the Yak-36 Freehand. The F-86 Sabre first flew 16 years before the Yak-36 Freehand (1947 vs 1963).

American fighter jet, iconic of the Korean War period, widely operational across cold-war frontline, supersonic, and recognized for its dog-fighting capability.
North American F-86 Sabre Combat profile drawing
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
Soviet vertical/short takeoff and landing jet, operational in the mid-to-late cold war, not widely deployed but significant for future designs.
Yakovlev Yak-36 Freehand Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Yakovlev
First flight 9 January 1963
Year introduced --
Number produced 4 units
Average unit price $2 million
Wing area 28.1 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.3 m â—‰
Height 4.4 m â—‰
Length 11.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1127 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,454 km â—‰
Service ceiling 15,850 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 9,621 kg â—‰
Empty weight 5,443 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 3,402 kgf â—‰
Wing area 17.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.0 m â—‰
Height 4.5 m â—‰
Length 17.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 900 km/h â—‰
Operational range 370 km â—‰
Service ceiling 12,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 8,900 kg â—‰
Empty weight 5,300 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 10,604 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-86 Sabre or Yak-36 Freehand?
The F-86 Sabre is faster with a maximum speed of 1,127 km/h compared to the Yak-36 Freehand's 900 km/h, a difference of 227 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-86 Sabre or Yak-36 Freehand?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the Yak-36 Freehand's 370 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-86 Sabre or Yak-36 Freehand?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher service ceiling at 15,850 meters (52,001 ft) compared to the Yak-36 Freehand's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-86 Sabre or Yak-36 Freehand?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,621 kg compared to the Yak-36 Freehand's 8,900 kg.
Which is larger, the F-86 Sabre or Yak-36 Freehand?
The Yak-36 Freehand is longer at 17.0 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-86 Sabre or Yak-36 Freehand?
The Yak-36 Freehand is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the F-86 Sabre at $1.2 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-86 Sabre or Yak-36 Freehand?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 4 units of the Yak-36 Freehand.