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North American Aviation F-86 Sabre
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Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe
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| Quick facts | ||
| Manufacturer | North American Aviation | Messerschmitt |
| Type | Fighters & multirole | Fighters & multirole |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| First flight | 1947 | 1941 |
| Status | Retired | Retired |
| Units built | 9,860 | 1,430 |
| Unit cost | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 11.40 m | 10.60 m |
| Wingspan | 11.30 m | 12.60 m |
| Height | 4.50 m | 3.50 m |
| Wing area | 29.1 m² | 21.7 m² |
| Weights & fuel | ||
| Empty weight | 5,046 kg | 3,795 kg |
| Max. take-off weight | 8,234 kg | 7,130 kg |
| Performance | ||
| Max. speed | 1,106 km/h | 900 km/h |
| Cruise speed | 840 km/h | — |
| Range | 2,454 km | 1,050 km |
| Service ceiling | 15,100 m | 11,450 m |
| Rate of climb | 46.0 m/s | 20.0 m/s |
| Crew & capacity | ||
| Crew | 1 | 1 |
| Powerplant | ||
| Engines | 1 | 2 |
| Engine type | — | — |
| Engine model | GE J47-GE-27 | Junkers Jumo 004 B-1 |
| Thrust (each) | 26.3 kN | 8.8 kN |
At a glance
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.