A-10 Thunderbolt II vs F-84 Thunderjet

The A-10 Thunderbolt II and the F-84 Thunderjet are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Fairchild Republic and Republic respectively. Top speed is 675 km/h for the A-10 Thunderbolt II vs 1,001 km/h for the F-84 Thunderjet. The A-10 Thunderbolt II has an operational range of 463 km vs 1,080 km for the F-84 Thunderjet. The A-10 Thunderbolt II operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 12,344 m for the F-84 Thunderjet. At 22,680 kg MTOW, the A-10 Thunderbolt II is 2.1x the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg. The A-10 Thunderbolt II has been produced in 716 units vs 7,524 for the F-84 Thunderjet. Unit cost is $20M for the A-10 Thunderbolt II vs $1.4M for the F-84 Thunderjet. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 26 years before the A-10 Thunderbolt II (1946 vs 1972).

American close air support aircraft, renowned for service in the Gulf War with distinctive tank-destroying capabilities.
Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Fairchild Republic
First flight 10 May 1972
Year introduced 1975
Number produced 716 units
Average unit price $20 million
American fighter-bomber of the 1940s–1950s era, notable in the Korean War for close air support and strategic bombing missions.
Republic F-84 Thunderjet Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Republic
First flight 28 February 1946
Year introduced 1950
Number produced 7524 units
Average unit price $1.4 million
Wing area 47.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 17.5 m â—‰
Height 4.5 m â—‰
Length 16.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 675 km/h â—‰
Operational range 463 km â—‰
Service ceiling 13,716 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 22,680 kg â—‰
Empty weight 11,321 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 8,224 kgf â—‰
Wing area 24.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.1 m â—‰
Height 3.8 m â—‰
Length 11.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1001 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,080 km â—‰
Service ceiling 12,344 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 10,590 kg â—‰
Empty weight 5,200 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 2,522 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet is faster with a maximum speed of 1,001 km/h compared to the A-10 Thunderbolt II's 675 km/h, a difference of 326 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a longer range at 1,080 km compared to the A-10 Thunderbolt II's 463 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or F-84 Thunderjet?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or F-84 Thunderjet?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,680 kg compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.
Which is larger, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or F-84 Thunderjet?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II is longer at 16.3 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or F-84 Thunderjet?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II is more expensive at approximately $20 million per unit compared to the F-84 Thunderjet at $1.4 million.
Which entered service first, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 25 years before the A-10 Thunderbolt II which entered service in 1975.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 716 units of the A-10 Thunderbolt II.