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F-86 Sabre vs MiG-9 Fargo

North American F-86 Sabre combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-86 Sabre
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-9 Fargo combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-9 Fargo
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Specifications
F-86 Sabre MiG-9 Fargo
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 1 October 1947 24 April 1946
Year introduced 1949 1948
Number produced 9860 units 610 units
Average unit price $1.2 million --
Wing area 28.1 m² 18.2 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 10.0 m
Height 4.4 m 3.2 m
Length 11.4 m 9.8 m
Maximum speed 1127 km/h 910 km/h
Operational range 2,454 km 800 km
Service ceiling 15,850 m 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,621 kg 4,860 kg
Empty weight 5,443 kg 3,283 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3,402 kgf 2 x 800 kgf
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Overview

The F-86 Sabre and the MiG-9 Fargo are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and Mikoyan-Gurevich respectively.

Top speed is 1,127 km/h for the F-86 Sabre vs 910 km/h for the MiG-9 Fargo. The F-86 Sabre has an operational range of 2,454 km vs 800 km for the MiG-9 Fargo. The F-86 Sabre operates at altitudes up to 15,850 m compared to 13,000 m for the MiG-9 Fargo.

The F-86 Sabre has been produced in 9,860 units vs 610 for the MiG-9 Fargo. The MiG-9 Fargo 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 MiG-9 Fargo?
The F-86 Sabre is faster with a maximum speed of 1,127 km/h compared to the MiG-9 Fargo's 910 km/h, a difference of 217 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-9 Fargo?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the MiG-9 Fargo's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-9 Fargo?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher service ceiling at 15,850 meters (52,001 ft) compared to the MiG-9 Fargo's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-9 Fargo?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,621 kg compared to the MiG-9 Fargo's 4,860 kg.
Which is larger, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-9 Fargo?
The F-86 Sabre is longer at 11.4 meters compared to the MiG-9 Fargo's 9.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-9 Fargo?
The MiG-9 Fargo entered service first in 1948, 1 years before the F-86 Sabre which entered service in 1949.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-9 Fargo?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 610 units of the MiG-9 Fargo.