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A-7 Corsair II vs F-84 Thunderjet

Vought A-7 Corsair II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-7 Corsair II
Republic F-84 Thunderjet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-84 Thunderjet
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Specifications
A-7 Corsair II F-84 Thunderjet
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Vought Republic
First flight 27 September 1965 28 February 1946
Year introduced 1966 1950
Number produced 1545 units 7524 units
Average unit price $2 million $1.4 million
Wing area 34.8 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 11.8 m 11.1 m
Height 4.9 m 3.8 m
Length 14.1 m 11.6 m
Maximum speed 1123 km/h 1001 km/h
Operational range 1,981 km 1,080 km
Service ceiling 12,800 m 12,344 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,050 kg 10,590 kg
Empty weight 8,840 kg 5,200 kg
Total thrust 1 x 6,795 kgf 1 x 2,522 kgf
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Overview

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).

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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.