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F-86 Sabre vs Yak-9 Frank

North American F-86 Sabre combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-86 Sabre
Yakovlev Yak-9 Frank combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-9 Frank
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Specifications
F-86 Sabre Yak-9 Frank
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Yakovlev
First flight 1 October 1947 6 July 1942
Year introduced 1949 1942
Number produced 9860 units 16769 units
Average unit price $1.2 million --
Wing area 28.1 m² 17.2 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 9.7 m
Height 4.4 m 3.0 m
Length 11.4 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 1127 km/h 690 km/h
Operational range 2,454 km 675 km
Service ceiling 15,850 m 10,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,621 kg 3,204 kg
Empty weight 5,443 kg 2,512 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3,402 kgf 1 x 1,230 kW
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Overview

The F-86 Sabre and the Yak-9 Frank are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and Yakovlev respectively.

Top speed is 1,127 km/h for the F-86 Sabre vs 690 km/h for the Yak-9 Frank. The F-86 Sabre has an operational range of 2,454 km vs 675 km for the Yak-9 Frank. The F-86 Sabre operates at altitudes up to 15,850 m compared to 10,850 m for the Yak-9 Frank. At 9,621 kg MTOW, the F-86 Sabre is 3.0x the Yak-9 Frank's 3,204 kg.

The F-86 Sabre has been produced in 9,860 units vs 16,769 for the Yak-9 Frank. The Yak-9 Frank first flew 5 years before the F-86 Sabre (1942 vs 1947).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-86 Sabre or Yak-9 Frank?
The F-86 Sabre is faster with a maximum speed of 1,127 km/h compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 690 km/h, a difference of 437 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-86 Sabre or Yak-9 Frank?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 675 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-86 Sabre or Yak-9 Frank?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher service ceiling at 15,850 meters (52,001 ft) compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 10,850 meters (35,597 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-86 Sabre or Yak-9 Frank?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,621 kg compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 3,204 kg.
Which is larger, the F-86 Sabre or Yak-9 Frank?
The F-86 Sabre is longer at 11.4 meters compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-86 Sabre or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank entered service first in 1942, 7 years before the F-86 Sabre which entered service in 1949.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-86 Sabre or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank has been produced in greater numbers with 16,769 units compared to 9,860 units of the F-86 Sabre.