DH.110 Sea Vixen vs F-84 Thunderjet

Overview

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 aircraft side profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ 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 aircraft side profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 15.5 m β—‰
Height 3.3 m β—‰
Length 16.9 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1127 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,270 km β—‰
Service ceiling 15,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 21,205 kg β—‰
Empty weight 12,680 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 5,097 kgf β—‰
Wing area 24.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.1 m β—‰
Height 3.8 m β—‰
Length 11.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1001 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,080 km β—‰
Service ceiling 12,344 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 10,590 kg β—‰
Empty weight 5,200 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 2,522 kgf β—‰

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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.