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A-1 Skyraider vs F-84 Thunderjet

A-1 Skyraider vs F-84 Thunderjet at a glance — top speed 518 vs 1,001 km/h, range 2,118 vs 3,218 km, max takeoff weight 8,213 vs 10,590 kg, built 3,180 vs 7,524 units.

Douglas A-1 Skyraider combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-1 Skyraider
Republic F-84 Thunderjet combat aircraft side profile drawing
Specifications
A-1 Skyraider F-84 Thunderjet
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Douglas Republic
First flight 18 March 1945 28 February 1946
Year introduced 1946 1950
Number produced 3180 units 7524 units
Average unit price -- $1.4 million
Wing area 37.2 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 15.2 m 11.1 m
Height 4.8 m 3.8 m
Length 11.8 m 11.6 m
Maximum speed 518 km/h 1001 km/h
Operational range 2,118 km 3,218 km
Service ceiling 8,700 m 12,344 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,213 kg 10,590 kg
Empty weight 5,429 kg 5,200 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,000 kW 1 x 2,522 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-1 Skyraider or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet is faster with a maximum speed of 1,001 km/h compared to the A-1 Skyraider's 518 km/h, a difference of 483 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-1 Skyraider or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a longer range at 3,218 km compared to the A-1 Skyraider's 2,118 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-1 Skyraider or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a higher service ceiling at 12,344 meters (40,498 ft) compared to the A-1 Skyraider's 8,700 meters (28,543 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-1 Skyraider or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,590 kg compared to the A-1 Skyraider's 8,213 kg.
Which is larger, the A-1 Skyraider or F-84 Thunderjet?
The A-1 Skyraider is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the A-1 Skyraider or F-84 Thunderjet?
The A-1 Skyraider entered service first in 1946, 4 years before the F-84 Thunderjet which entered service in 1950.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-1 Skyraider or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 3,180 units of the A-1 Skyraider.