Calidus B250 vs F-84 Thunderjet

Overview

The Calidus B250 and the F-84 Thunderjet are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Novaer and Republic respectively.

Top speed is 557 km/h for the Calidus B250 vs 1,001 km/h for the F-84 Thunderjet. The Calidus B250 has an operational range of 2,400 km vs 1,080 km for the F-84 Thunderjet. The F-84 Thunderjet operates at altitudes up to 12,344 m compared to 9,000 m for the Calidus B250.

The Calidus B250 has been produced in 2 units vs 7,524 for the F-84 Thunderjet. Unit cost is $25M for the Calidus B250 vs $1.4M for the F-84 Thunderjet. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 71 years before the Calidus B250 (1946 vs 2017).

Brazilian light business jet, utilized prominently for corporate travel, predominantly operational during the early 21st century.
Novaer Calidus B250 Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡· Turkey
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Novaer
First flight 1 July 2017
Year introduced 2018
Number produced 2 units
Average unit price $25 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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 -- mΒ²
Wingspan 12.1 m β—‰
Height -- m
Length -- m
Maximum speed 557 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,400 km β—‰
Service ceiling 9,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,193 kW β—‰
Wing area 24.0 mΒ²
Wingspan 11.1 m β—‰
Height 3.8 m
Length 11.6 m
Maximum speed 1001 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,080 km β—‰
Service ceiling 12,344 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 10,590 kg
Empty weight 5,200 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,522 kgf β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Calidus B250 or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet is faster with a maximum speed of 1,001 km/h compared to the Calidus B250's 557 km/h, a difference of 444 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Calidus B250 or F-84 Thunderjet?
The Calidus B250 has a longer range at 2,400 km compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,080 km.
Which can fly higher, the Calidus B250 or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a higher service ceiling at 12,344 meters (40,498 ft) compared to the Calidus B250's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the Calidus B250 or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,590 kg compared to the Calidus B250's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Calidus B250 or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet is longer at 11.6 meters compared to the Calidus B250's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Calidus B250 or F-84 Thunderjet?
The Calidus B250 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the F-84 Thunderjet at $1.4 million.
Which entered service first, the Calidus B250 or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 68 years before the Calidus B250 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Calidus B250 or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 2 units of the Calidus B250.