CF-105 Arrow vs F-84 Thunderjet

The CF-105 Arrow and the F-84 Thunderjet are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Avro and Republic respectively. The CF-105 Arrow reaches 2,103 km/h — 2.1x the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h. The CF-105 Arrow has an operational range of 483 km vs 1,080 km for the F-84 Thunderjet. The CF-105 Arrow operates at altitudes up to 16,154 m compared to 12,344 m for the F-84 Thunderjet. At 31,120 kg MTOW, the CF-105 Arrow is 2.9x the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg. The CF-105 Arrow has been produced in 5 units vs 7,524 for the F-84 Thunderjet. Unit cost is $3M for the CF-105 Arrow vs $1.4M for the F-84 Thunderjet. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 12 years before the CF-105 Arrow (1946 vs 1958).

Canadian interceptor fighter, developed during the Cold War, cancelled before operational deployment.
Avro CF-105 Arrow Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Avro
First flight 25 March 1958
Year introduced --
Number produced 5 units
Average unit price $3 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 113.8 m²
Wingspan 15.0 m
Height 6.3 m
Length 23.7 m
Maximum speed 2103 km/h
Operational range 483 km
Service ceiling 16,154 m
Max. takeoff weight 31,120 kg
Empty weight 22,245 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,340 kgf
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 CF-105 Arrow or F-84 Thunderjet?
The CF-105 Arrow is faster with a maximum speed of 2,103 km/h compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h, a difference of 1,102 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CF-105 Arrow or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a longer range at 1,080 km compared to the CF-105 Arrow's 483 km.
Which can fly higher, the CF-105 Arrow or F-84 Thunderjet?
The CF-105 Arrow has a higher service ceiling at 16,154 meters (52,998 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the CF-105 Arrow or F-84 Thunderjet?
The CF-105 Arrow has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 31,120 kg compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.
Which is larger, the CF-105 Arrow or F-84 Thunderjet?
The CF-105 Arrow is longer at 23.7 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CF-105 Arrow or F-84 Thunderjet?
The CF-105 Arrow is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the F-84 Thunderjet at $1.4 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CF-105 Arrow or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 5 units of the CF-105 Arrow.