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A-37 Dragonfly vs F-84 Thunderjet

A-37 Dragonfly vs F-84 Thunderjet at a glance — top speed 816 vs 1,001 km/h, range 1,628 vs 3,218 km, max takeoff weight 6,350 vs 10,590 kg, built 577 vs 7,524 units.

Cessna A-37 Dragonfly combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-37 Dragonfly
Republic F-84 Thunderjet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-84 Thunderjet
Specifications
A-37 Dragonfly F-84 Thunderjet
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Republic
First flight 1 October 1964 28 February 1946
Year introduced 1967 1950
Number produced 577 units 7524 units
Average unit price $160K $1.4 million
Wing area 17.1 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 11.1 m
Height 2.7 m 3.8 m
Length 8.6 m 11.6 m
Maximum speed 816 km/h 1001 km/h
Operational range 1,628 km 3,218 km
Service ceiling 12,730 m 12,344 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,350 kg 10,590 kg
Empty weight 2,817 kg 5,200 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,586 kgf 1 x 2,522 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-37 Dragonfly or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet is faster with a maximum speed of 1,001 km/h compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 816 km/h, a difference of 185 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-37 Dragonfly or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a longer range at 3,218 km compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 1,628 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-37 Dragonfly or F-84 Thunderjet?
The A-37 Dragonfly has a higher service ceiling at 12,730 meters (41,765 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-37 Dragonfly or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,590 kg compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 6,350 kg.
Which is larger, the A-37 Dragonfly or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet is longer at 11.6 meters compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 8.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-37 Dragonfly or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet is more expensive at approximately $1.4 million per unit compared to the A-37 Dragonfly at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the A-37 Dragonfly or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 17 years before the A-37 Dragonfly which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-37 Dragonfly or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 577 units of the A-37 Dragonfly.