DH.110 Sea Vixen vs F-84 Thunderjet

The DH.110 Sea Vixen and the F-84 Thunderjet are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland and Republic respectively. Top speed is 1,127 km/h for the DH.110 Sea Vixen vs 1,001 km/h for the F-84 Thunderjet. The DH.110 Sea Vixen has an operational range of 1,270 km vs 1,080 km for the F-84 Thunderjet. The DH.110 Sea Vixen operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 12,344 m for the F-84 Thunderjet. At 21,205 kg MTOW, the DH.110 Sea Vixen is 2.0x the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg. The DH.110 Sea Vixen has been produced in 151 units vs 7,524 for the F-84 Thunderjet. Unit cost is $1.5M for the DH.110 Sea Vixen vs $1.4M for the F-84 Thunderjet. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 5 years before the DH.110 Sea Vixen (1946 vs 1951).

British twin-boom, carrier-based fighter, significant in the Cold War era, deployed during Suez Crisis and other Royal Navy operations.
De Havilland DH.110 Sea Vixen Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland
First flight 26 September 1951
Year introduced 1959
Number produced 151 units
Average unit price $1.5 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 60.2 m² ◉
Wingspan 15.5 m â—‰
Height 3.3 m â—‰
Length 16.9 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1127 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,270 km â—‰
Service ceiling 15,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 21,205 kg â—‰
Empty weight 12,680 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 5,097 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 DH.110 Sea Vixen or F-84 Thunderjet?
The DH.110 Sea Vixen is faster with a maximum speed of 1,127 km/h compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h, a difference of 126 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DH.110 Sea Vixen or F-84 Thunderjet?
The DH.110 Sea Vixen has a longer range at 1,270 km compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,080 km.
Which can fly higher, the DH.110 Sea Vixen or F-84 Thunderjet?
The DH.110 Sea Vixen has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the DH.110 Sea Vixen or F-84 Thunderjet?
The DH.110 Sea Vixen has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 21,205 kg compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.
Which is larger, the DH.110 Sea Vixen or F-84 Thunderjet?
The DH.110 Sea Vixen is longer at 16.9 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DH.110 Sea Vixen or F-84 Thunderjet?
The DH.110 Sea Vixen is more expensive at approximately $1.5 million per unit compared to the F-84 Thunderjet at $1.4 million.
Which entered service first, the DH.110 Sea Vixen or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 9 years before the DH.110 Sea Vixen which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DH.110 Sea Vixen or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 151 units of the DH.110 Sea Vixen.