A-5 Vigilante vs F-105 Thunderchief
| American supersonic bomber, renowned for Cold War nuclear deterrent role, later adapted for reconnaissance missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | North American |
| First flight | 31 August 1958 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 167 units |
| Average unit price | $10 million |
| American supersonic fighter-bomber, notably deployed during the Vietnam War for nuclear strike and conventionally armed ground-attack missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Republic |
| First flight | 22 October 1955 |
| Year introduced | 1958 |
| Number produced | 833 units |
| Average unit price | $2.7 million |
| Wing area | 65.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 23.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2123 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,804 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,880 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 28,615 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 14,870 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 9,786 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 35.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 19.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2208 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,252 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 14,783 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 23,834 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 12,470 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 7,798 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A-5 Vigilante or F-105 Thunderchief?
The F-105 Thunderchief is faster with a maximum speed of 2,208 km/h compared to the A-5 Vigilante's 2,123 km/h, a difference of 85 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-5 Vigilante or F-105 Thunderchief?
The A-5 Vigilante has a longer range at 1,804 km compared to the F-105 Thunderchief's 1,252 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-5 Vigilante or F-105 Thunderchief?
The A-5 Vigilante has a higher service ceiling at 15,880 meters (52,099 ft) compared to the F-105 Thunderchief's 14,783 meters (48,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-5 Vigilante or F-105 Thunderchief?
The A-5 Vigilante has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,615 kg compared to the F-105 Thunderchief's 23,834 kg.
Which is larger, the A-5 Vigilante or F-105 Thunderchief?
The A-5 Vigilante is longer at 23.3 meters compared to the F-105 Thunderchief's 19.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-5 Vigilante or F-105 Thunderchief?
The A-5 Vigilante is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the F-105 Thunderchief at $2.7 million.
Which entered service first, the A-5 Vigilante or F-105 Thunderchief?
The F-105 Thunderchief entered service first in 1958, 3 years before the A-5 Vigilante which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-5 Vigilante or F-105 Thunderchief?
The F-105 Thunderchief has been produced in greater numbers with 833 units compared to 167 units of the A-5 Vigilante.