Alphajet vs F-84 Thunderjet

The Alphajet and the F-84 Thunderjet are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Dassault-Bréguet/Dornier and Republic respectively. Top speed is 1,000 km/h for the Alphajet vs 1,001 km/h for the F-84 Thunderjet. The Alphajet has an operational range of 1,095 km vs 1,080 km for the F-84 Thunderjet. The Alphajet operates at altitudes up to 14,630 m compared to 12,344 m for the F-84 Thunderjet. The Alphajet has been produced in 480 units vs 7,524 for the F-84 Thunderjet. Unit cost is $8M for the Alphajet vs $1.4M for the F-84 Thunderjet. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 27 years before the Alphajet (1946 vs 1973).

French-German trainer jet, known for North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) pilot training, used particularly from late 1970s onward.
Dassault-Bréguet/Dornier Alphajet Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault-Bréguet/Dornier
First flight 26 October 1973
Year introduced 1978
Number produced 480 units
Average unit price $8 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 17.5 m²
Wingspan 9.1 m
Height 4.2 m
Length 13.2 m
Maximum speed 1000 km/h
Operational range 1,095 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg
Empty weight 3,515 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,700 kgf
Wing area 24.0 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m
Height 3.8 m
Length 11.6 m
Maximum speed 1001 km/h
Operational range 1,080 km
Service ceiling 12,344 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,590 kg
Empty weight 5,200 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,522 kgf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Alphajet or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet is faster with a maximum speed of 1,001 km/h compared to the Alphajet's 1,000 km/h, a difference of 1 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Alphajet or F-84 Thunderjet?
The Alphajet has a longer range at 1,095 km compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,080 km.
Which can fly higher, the Alphajet or F-84 Thunderjet?
The Alphajet has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the Alphajet or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,590 kg compared to the Alphajet's 7,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Alphajet or F-84 Thunderjet?
The Alphajet is longer at 13.2 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Alphajet or F-84 Thunderjet?
The Alphajet is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the F-84 Thunderjet at $1.4 million.
Which entered service first, the Alphajet or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 28 years before the Alphajet which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alphajet or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 480 units of the Alphajet.