AT-802 vs F-84 Thunderjet

The AT-802 and the F-84 Thunderjet are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Air Tractor and Republic respectively. The F-84 Thunderjet reaches 1,001 km/h — 2.5x the AT-802's 394 km/h. The AT-802 has an operational range of 1,300 km vs 1,080 km for the F-84 Thunderjet. The F-84 Thunderjet operates at altitudes up to 12,344 m compared to 7,620 m for the AT-802. The AT-802 has been produced in 28 units vs 7,524 for the F-84 Thunderjet. Unit cost is $4M for the AT-802 vs $1.4M for the F-84 Thunderjet. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 44 years before the AT-802 (1946 vs 1990).

American agricultural and fire-fighting aircraft, introduced in the 1990s, extensively deployed for crop dusting and fire suppression globally.
Air Tractor AT-802 Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Air Tractor
First flight 30 October 1990
Year introduced 1991
Number produced 28 units
Average unit price $4 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 37.0 m²
Wingspan 18.1 m
Height 3.9 m
Length 10.7 m
Maximum speed 394 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,257 kg
Empty weight 2,951 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,007 kW
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 AT-802 or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet is faster with a maximum speed of 1,001 km/h compared to the AT-802's 394 km/h, a difference of 607 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AT-802 or F-84 Thunderjet?
The AT-802 has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,080 km.
Which can fly higher, the AT-802 or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a higher service ceiling at 12,344 meters (40,498 ft) compared to the AT-802's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AT-802 or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,590 kg compared to the AT-802's 7,257 kg.
Which is larger, the AT-802 or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet is longer at 11.6 meters compared to the AT-802's 10.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AT-802 or F-84 Thunderjet?
The AT-802 is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the F-84 Thunderjet at $1.4 million.
Which entered service first, the AT-802 or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 41 years before the AT-802 which entered service in 1991.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AT-802 or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 28 units of the AT-802.