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A-5 Vigilante vs F-105 Thunderchief

North American A-5 Vigilante combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-5 Vigilante
Republic F-105 Thunderchief combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-105 Thunderchief
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Specifications
A-5 Vigilante F-105 Thunderchief
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Republic
First flight 31 August 1958 22 October 1955
Year introduced 1961 1958
Number produced 167 units 833 units
Average unit price $10 million $2.7 million
Wing area 65.1 m² 35.8 m²
Wingspan 16.2 m 10.7 m
Height 5.9 m 6.0 m
Length 23.3 m 19.6 m
Maximum speed 2123 km/h 2208 km/h
Operational range 1,804 km 1,252 km
Service ceiling 15,880 m 14,783 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,615 kg 23,834 kg
Empty weight 14,870 kg 12,470 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,786 kgf 1 x 12,020 kgf
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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).

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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.