Buccaneer vs F-84 Thunderjet
The Buccaneer and the F-84 Thunderjet are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Blackburn/Hawker-Siddeley and Republic respectively. Top speed is 1,040 km/h for the Buccaneer vs 1,001 km/h for the F-84 Thunderjet. The Buccaneer has an operational range of 3,700 km vs 1,080 km for the F-84 Thunderjet. The F-84 Thunderjet operates at altitudes up to 12,344 m compared to 12,200 m for the Buccaneer. At 28,000 kg MTOW, the Buccaneer is 2.6x the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg. The Buccaneer has been produced in 211 units vs 7,524 for the F-84 Thunderjet. Unit cost is $2.5M for the Buccaneer vs $1.4M for the F-84 Thunderjet. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 12 years before the Buccaneer (1946 vs 1958).
| British carrier-borne attack aircraft, notable for service in the Cold War, extensively deployed in Gulf War operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Blackburn/Hawker-Siddeley |
| First flight | 30 April 1958 |
| Year introduced | 1962 |
| Number produced | 211 units |
| Average unit price | $2.5 million |
| American fighter-bomber of the 1940s–1950s era, notable in the Korean War for close air support and strategic bombing missions. | |
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| 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 | 47.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 19.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1040 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,700 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,200 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 28,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 14,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 10,070 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 24.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1001 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,080 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,344 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,590 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 5,200 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 2,522 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Buccaneer or F-84 Thunderjet?
The Buccaneer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,040 km/h compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h, a difference of 39 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Buccaneer or F-84 Thunderjet?
The Buccaneer has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,080 km.
Which can fly higher, the Buccaneer or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a higher service ceiling at 12,344 meters (40,498 ft) compared to the Buccaneer's 12,200 meters (40,026 ft).
Which is heavier, the Buccaneer or F-84 Thunderjet?
The Buccaneer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,000 kg compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.
Which is larger, the Buccaneer or F-84 Thunderjet?
The Buccaneer is longer at 19.3 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Buccaneer or F-84 Thunderjet?
The Buccaneer is more expensive at approximately $2.5 million per unit compared to the F-84 Thunderjet at $1.4 million.
Which entered service first, the Buccaneer or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 12 years before the Buccaneer which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Buccaneer or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 211 units of the Buccaneer.