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A-4 Skyhawk vs F-84 Thunderjet

McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-4 Skyhawk
Republic F-84 Thunderjet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-84 Thunderjet
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Specifications
A-4 Skyhawk F-84 Thunderjet
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Republic
First flight 22 June 1954 28 February 1946
Year introduced 1956 1950
Number produced 2960 units 7524 units
Average unit price $2 million $1.4 million
Wing area 24.2 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 8.4 m 11.1 m
Height 4.6 m 3.8 m
Length 12.2 m 11.6 m
Maximum speed 1077 km/h 1001 km/h
Operational range 1,867 km 1,080 km
Service ceiling 12,880 m 12,344 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,136 kg 10,590 kg
Empty weight 4,750 kg 5,200 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,100 kgf 1 x 2,522 kgf
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Overview

The A-4 Skyhawk and the F-84 Thunderjet are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and Republic respectively.

Top speed is 1,077 km/h for the A-4 Skyhawk vs 1,001 km/h for the F-84 Thunderjet. The A-4 Skyhawk has an operational range of 1,867 km vs 1,080 km for the F-84 Thunderjet. The A-4 Skyhawk operates at altitudes up to 12,880 m compared to 12,344 m for the F-84 Thunderjet.

The A-4 Skyhawk has been produced in 2,960 units vs 7,524 for the F-84 Thunderjet. Unit cost is $2M for the A-4 Skyhawk vs $1.4M for the F-84 Thunderjet. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 8 years before the A-4 Skyhawk (1946 vs 1954).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-4 Skyhawk or F-84 Thunderjet?
The A-4 Skyhawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,077 km/h compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h, a difference of 76 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-4 Skyhawk or F-84 Thunderjet?
The A-4 Skyhawk has a longer range at 1,867 km compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,080 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-4 Skyhawk or F-84 Thunderjet?
The A-4 Skyhawk has a higher service ceiling at 12,880 meters (42,257 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-4 Skyhawk or F-84 Thunderjet?
The A-4 Skyhawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,136 kg compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.
Which is larger, the A-4 Skyhawk or F-84 Thunderjet?
The A-4 Skyhawk is longer at 12.2 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-4 Skyhawk or F-84 Thunderjet?
The A-4 Skyhawk is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the F-84 Thunderjet at $1.4 million.
Which entered service first, the A-4 Skyhawk or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 6 years before the A-4 Skyhawk which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-4 Skyhawk or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 2,960 units of the A-4 Skyhawk.