A-5 Vigilante vs F-105 Thunderchief
Overview
The A-5 Vigilante and the F-105 Thunderchief are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and Republic respectively.
Top speed is 2,123 km/h for the A-5 Vigilante vs 2,208 km/h for the F-105 Thunderchief. The A-5 Vigilante has an operational range of 1,804 km vs 1,252 km for the F-105 Thunderchief. The A-5 Vigilante operates at altitudes up to 15,880 m compared to 14,783 m for the F-105 Thunderchief.
The A-5 Vigilante has been produced in 167 units vs 833 for the F-105 Thunderchief. Unit cost is $10M for the A-5 Vigilante vs $2.7M for the F-105 Thunderchief. The F-105 Thunderchief first flew 3 years before the A-5 Vigilante (1955 vs 1958).
| 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 ◉ |
| Height | 5.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 23.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2123 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,804 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,880 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 28,615 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 14,870 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 4,893 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 35.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2208 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,252 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 14,783 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 23,834 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 12,470 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 7,798 kgf ◉ |
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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.