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Buccaneer vs F-84 Thunderjet

Buccaneer vs F-84 Thunderjet at a glance — top speed 1,040 vs 1,001 km/h, range 3,700 vs 3,218 km, max takeoff weight 28,000 vs 10,590 kg, built 211 vs 7,524 units.

Blackburn Buccaneer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Buccaneer
Republic F-84 Thunderjet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-84 Thunderjet
Specifications
Buccaneer F-84 Thunderjet
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Blackburn Republic
First flight 30 April 1958 28 February 1946
Year introduced 1962 1950
Number produced 211 units 7524 units
Average unit price $2.5 million $1.4 million
Wing area 47.8 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 13.4 m 11.1 m
Height 5.0 m 3.8 m
Length 19.3 m 11.6 m
Maximum speed 1040 km/h 1001 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 3,218 km
Service ceiling 12,200 m 12,344 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,000 kg 10,590 kg
Empty weight 14,000 kg 5,200 kg
Total thrust 2 x 10,070 kgf 1 x 2,522 kgf
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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 3,218 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.