F-86 Sabre vs MiG-15 Fagot

American fighter jet, iconic of the Korean War period, widely operational across cold-war frontline, supersonic, and recognized for its dog-fighting capability.
Picture of F-86 Sabre
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 jet fighter-bomber, famous for its role in the Korean War, widely deployed for air superiority and interception missions.
Picture of MiG-15 Fagot
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevitch
First flight 19 December 1947
Year introduced 1949
Number produced 17310 units
Average unit price $0.2 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—‰
Profile drawing of North American F-86 Sabre
Wing area 20.6 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.1 m â—‰
Height 3.7 m â—‰
Length 10.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1075 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,520 km â—‰
Service ceiling 15,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 6,105 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,580 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 2,700 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-15 Fagot

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-86 Sabre is faster with a maximum speed of 1,127 km/h compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h, a difference of 52 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the F-86 Sabre's 2,454 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher service ceiling at 15,850 meters (52,001 ft) compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 15,500 meters (50,853 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,621 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-86 Sabre is longer at 11.4 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-15 Fagot?
The F-86 Sabre is more expensive at approximately $1.2 million per unit compared to the MiG-15 Fagot at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 0 years before the F-86 Sabre which entered service in 1949.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-15 Fagot?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 9,860 units of the F-86 Sabre.