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A-5 Vigilante vs F-84 Thunderjet

North American A-5 Vigilante combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-5 Vigilante
Republic F-84 Thunderjet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-84 Thunderjet
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Specifications
A-5 Vigilante F-84 Thunderjet
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Republic
First flight 31 August 1958 28 February 1946
Year introduced 1961 1950
Number produced 167 units 7524 units
Average unit price $10 million $1.4 million
Wing area 65.1 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 16.2 m 11.1 m
Height 5.9 m 3.8 m
Length 23.3 m 11.6 m
Maximum speed 2123 km/h 1001 km/h
Operational range 1,804 km 1,080 km
Service ceiling 15,880 m 12,344 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,615 kg 10,590 kg
Empty weight 14,870 kg 5,200 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,786 kgf 1 x 2,522 kgf
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Overview

The A-5 Vigilante and the F-84 Thunderjet are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and Republic respectively.

The A-5 Vigilante reaches 2,123 km/h — 2.1:1 the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h. The A-5 Vigilante has an operational range of 1,804 km vs 1,080 km for the F-84 Thunderjet. The A-5 Vigilante operates at altitudes up to 15,880 m compared to 12,344 m for the F-84 Thunderjet. At 28,615 kg MTOW, the A-5 Vigilante is 2.7:1 the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.

The A-5 Vigilante has been produced in 167 units vs 7,524 for the F-84 Thunderjet. Unit cost is $10M for the A-5 Vigilante vs $1.4M for the F-84 Thunderjet. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 12 years before the A-5 Vigilante (1946 vs 1958).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-5 Vigilante or F-84 Thunderjet?
The A-5 Vigilante is faster with a maximum speed of 2,123 km/h compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h, a difference of 1,122 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-5 Vigilante or F-84 Thunderjet?
The A-5 Vigilante has a longer range at 1,804 km compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,080 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-5 Vigilante or F-84 Thunderjet?
The A-5 Vigilante has a higher service ceiling at 15,880 meters (52,099 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-5 Vigilante or F-84 Thunderjet?
The A-5 Vigilante has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,615 kg compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.
Which is larger, the A-5 Vigilante or F-84 Thunderjet?
The A-5 Vigilante is longer at 23.3 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-5 Vigilante or F-84 Thunderjet?
The A-5 Vigilante is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the F-84 Thunderjet at $1.4 million.
Which entered service first, the A-5 Vigilante or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 11 years before the A-5 Vigilante which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-5 Vigilante or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 167 units of the A-5 Vigilante.