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DH.100 Vampire vs F-84 Thunderjet

DH.100 Vampire vs F-84 Thunderjet at a glance — top speed 882 vs 1,001 km/h, range 1,963 vs 3,218 km, max takeoff weight 5,620 vs 10,590 kg, built 4,780 vs 7,524 units.

De Havilland DH.100 Vampire combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 DH.100 Vampire
Republic F-84 Thunderjet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-84 Thunderjet
Specifications
DH.100 Vampire F-84 Thunderjet
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Republic
First flight 20 September 1943 28 February 1946
Year introduced 1946 1950
Number produced 4780 units 7524 units
Average unit price -- $1.4 million
Wing area 24.3 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m 11.1 m
Height 2.7 m 3.8 m
Length 9.4 m 11.6 m
Maximum speed 882 km/h 1001 km/h
Operational range 1,963 km 3,218 km
Service ceiling 13,045 m 12,344 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,620 kg 10,590 kg
Empty weight 3,304 kg 5,200 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,520 kgf 1 x 2,522 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DH.100 Vampire or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet is faster with a maximum speed of 1,001 km/h compared to the DH.100 Vampire's 882 km/h, a difference of 119 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DH.100 Vampire or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a longer range at 3,218 km compared to the DH.100 Vampire's 1,963 km.
Which can fly higher, the DH.100 Vampire or F-84 Thunderjet?
The DH.100 Vampire has a higher service ceiling at 13,045 meters (42,798 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the DH.100 Vampire or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,590 kg compared to the DH.100 Vampire's 5,620 kg.
Which is larger, the DH.100 Vampire or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet is longer at 11.6 meters compared to the DH.100 Vampire's 9.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the DH.100 Vampire or F-84 Thunderjet?
The DH.100 Vampire entered service first in 1946, 4 years before the F-84 Thunderjet which entered service in 1950.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DH.100 Vampire or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 4,780 units of the DH.100 Vampire.