A-7 Corsair II vs F-84 Thunderjet

The A-7 Corsair II and the F-84 Thunderjet are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Vought and Republic respectively. Top speed is 1,123 km/h for the A-7 Corsair II vs 1,001 km/h for the F-84 Thunderjet. The A-7 Corsair II has an operational range of 1,981 km vs 1,080 km for the F-84 Thunderjet. The A-7 Corsair II operates at altitudes up to 12,800 m compared to 12,344 m for the F-84 Thunderjet. The A-7 Corsair II has been produced in 1,545 units vs 7,524 for the F-84 Thunderjet. Unit cost is $2M for the A-7 Corsair II vs $1.4M for the F-84 Thunderjet. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 19 years before the A-7 Corsair II (1946 vs 1965).

American attack aircraft, prominent in the Vietnam and Gulf Wars, renowned for light weight and high load-carrying ability.
Vought A-7 Corsair II Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Vought
First flight 27 September 1965
Year introduced 1966
Number produced 1545 units
Average unit price $2 million
American fighter-bomber of the 1940s–1950s era, notable in the Korean War for close air support and strategic bombing missions.
Republic F-84 Thunderjet Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Republic
First flight 28 February 1946
Year introduced 1950
Number produced 7524 units
Average unit price $1.4 million
Wing area 34.8 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.8 m â—‰
Height 4.9 m â—‰
Length 14.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1123 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,981 km â—‰
Service ceiling 12,800 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 19,050 kg â—‰
Empty weight 8,840 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 6,795 kgf â—‰
Wing area 24.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.1 m â—‰
Height 3.8 m â—‰
Length 11.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1001 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,080 km â—‰
Service ceiling 12,344 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 10,590 kg â—‰
Empty weight 5,200 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 2,522 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-7 Corsair II or F-84 Thunderjet?
The A-7 Corsair II is faster with a maximum speed of 1,123 km/h compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h, a difference of 122 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-7 Corsair II or F-84 Thunderjet?
The A-7 Corsair II has a longer range at 1,981 km compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,080 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-7 Corsair II or F-84 Thunderjet?
The A-7 Corsair II has a higher service ceiling at 12,800 meters (41,994 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-7 Corsair II or F-84 Thunderjet?
The A-7 Corsair II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,050 kg compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.
Which is larger, the A-7 Corsair II or F-84 Thunderjet?
The A-7 Corsair II is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-7 Corsair II or F-84 Thunderjet?
The A-7 Corsair II 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-7 Corsair II or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 16 years before the A-7 Corsair II which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-7 Corsair II or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 1,545 units of the A-7 Corsair II.