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AMCA vs F-84 Thunderjet

HAL AMCA combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Republic F-84 Thunderjet combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
AMCA F-84 Thunderjet
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Republic
First flight -- 28 February 1946
Year introduced -- 1950
Number produced N/A 7524 units
Average unit price -- $1.4 million
Wing area 55.0 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m 11.1 m
Height 4.5 m 3.8 m
Length 18.0 m 11.6 m
Maximum speed 1912 km/h 1001 km/h
Operational range 3,240 km 1,080 km
Service ceiling 20,000 m 12,344 m
Max. takeoff weight 27,000 kg 10,590 kg
Empty weight 12,000 kg 5,200 kg
Total thrust 0 1 x 2,522 kgf
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Overview

The AMCA and the F-84 Thunderjet are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by HAL and Republic respectively.

Top speed is 1,912 km/h for the AMCA vs 1,001 km/h for the F-84 Thunderjet. The AMCA has an operational range of 3,240 km vs 1,080 km for the F-84 Thunderjet. The AMCA operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 12,344 m for the F-84 Thunderjet. At 27,000 kg MTOW, the AMCA is 2.5x the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AMCA or F-84 Thunderjet?
The AMCA is faster with a maximum speed of 1,912 km/h compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h, a difference of 911 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AMCA or F-84 Thunderjet?
The AMCA has a longer range at 3,240 km compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,080 km.
Which can fly higher, the AMCA or F-84 Thunderjet?
The AMCA has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the AMCA or F-84 Thunderjet?
The AMCA has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 27,000 kg compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.
Which is larger, the AMCA or F-84 Thunderjet?
The AMCA is longer at 18.0 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.