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F-100 Super Sabre vs F-105 Thunderchief

North American F-100 Super Sabre combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-100 Super Sabre
Republic F-105 Thunderchief combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-105 Thunderchief
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Specifications
F-100 Super Sabre F-105 Thunderchief
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Republic
First flight 25 May 1953 22 October 1955
Year introduced 1954 1958
Number produced 2294 units 833 units
Average unit price $2 million $2.7 million
Wing area 37.0 m² 35.8 m²
Wingspan 11.8 m 10.7 m
Height 5.0 m 6.0 m
Length 15.2 m 19.6 m
Maximum speed 1390 km/h 2208 km/h
Operational range 3,211 km 1,252 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 14,783 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,800 kg 23,834 kg
Empty weight 9,500 kg 12,470 kg
Total thrust 1 x 7,257 kgf 1 x 12,020 kgf
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Overview

The F-100 Super Sabre and the F-105 Thunderchief are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and Republic respectively.

Top speed is 1,390 km/h for the F-100 Super Sabre vs 2,208 km/h for the F-105 Thunderchief. The F-100 Super Sabre has an operational range of 3,211 km vs 1,252 km for the F-105 Thunderchief. The F-100 Super Sabre operates at altitudes up to 15,240 m compared to 14,783 m for the F-105 Thunderchief.

The F-100 Super Sabre has been produced in 2,294 units vs 833 for the F-105 Thunderchief. Unit cost is $2M for the F-100 Super Sabre vs $2.7M for the F-105 Thunderchief. The F-100 Super Sabre first flew 2 years before the F-105 Thunderchief (1953 vs 1955).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-105 Thunderchief?
The F-105 Thunderchief is faster with a maximum speed of 2,208 km/h compared to the F-100 Super Sabre's 1,390 km/h, a difference of 818 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-105 Thunderchief?
The F-100 Super Sabre has a longer range at 3,211 km compared to the F-105 Thunderchief's 1,252 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-105 Thunderchief?
The F-100 Super Sabre has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the F-105 Thunderchief's 14,783 meters (48,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-105 Thunderchief?
The F-105 Thunderchief has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,834 kg compared to the F-100 Super Sabre's 15,800 kg.
Which is larger, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-105 Thunderchief?
The F-105 Thunderchief is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the F-100 Super Sabre's 15.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-105 Thunderchief?
The F-105 Thunderchief is more expensive at approximately $2.7 million per unit compared to the F-100 Super Sabre at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-105 Thunderchief?
The F-100 Super Sabre entered service first in 1954, 4 years before the F-105 Thunderchief which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-105 Thunderchief?
The F-100 Super Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 2,294 units compared to 833 units of the F-105 Thunderchief.