CF-100 Canuck vs F-84 Thunderjet

The CF-100 Canuck and the F-84 Thunderjet are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Avro and Republic respectively. Top speed is 888 km/h for the CF-100 Canuck vs 1,001 km/h for the F-84 Thunderjet. The CF-100 Canuck has an operational range of 3,200 km vs 1,080 km for the F-84 Thunderjet. The CF-100 Canuck operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 12,344 m for the F-84 Thunderjet. The CF-100 Canuck has been produced in 692 units vs 7,524 for the F-84 Thunderjet. Unit cost is $1M for the CF-100 Canuck vs $1.4M for the F-84 Thunderjet. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 4 years before the CF-100 Canuck (1946 vs 1950).

Canadian interceptor jet from the Cold War period, notable for NATO and NORAD deployments.
Avro CF-100 Canuck Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Avro
First flight 19 January 1950
Year introduced 1953
Number produced 692 units
Average unit price $1 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 54.9 m² ◉
Wingspan 17.4 m â—‰
Height 4.4 m â—‰
Length 16.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 888 km/h â—‰
Operational range 3,200 km â—‰
Service ceiling 13,716 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 15,170 kg â—‰
Empty weight 10,500 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 6,622 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 CF-100 Canuck or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet is faster with a maximum speed of 1,001 km/h compared to the CF-100 Canuck's 888 km/h, a difference of 113 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CF-100 Canuck or F-84 Thunderjet?
The CF-100 Canuck has a longer range at 3,200 km compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,080 km.
Which can fly higher, the CF-100 Canuck or F-84 Thunderjet?
The CF-100 Canuck has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the CF-100 Canuck or F-84 Thunderjet?
The CF-100 Canuck has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,170 kg compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.
Which is larger, the CF-100 Canuck or F-84 Thunderjet?
The CF-100 Canuck is longer at 16.5 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CF-100 Canuck or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet is more expensive at approximately $1.4 million per unit compared to the CF-100 Canuck at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the CF-100 Canuck or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 3 years before the CF-100 Canuck which entered service in 1953.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CF-100 Canuck or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 692 units of the CF-100 Canuck.