F-100 Super Sabre vs F-105 Thunderchief

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).

F-100 Super Sabre

American fighter-bomber, prominent during the Cold War, extensively deployed in Vietnam and the first supersonic in level flight.
North American F-100 Super Sabre Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American
First flight 25 May 1953
Year introduced 1954
Number produced 2294 units
Average unit price $2 million
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F-105 Thunderchief

American supersonic fighter-bomber, notably deployed during the Vietnam War for nuclear strike and conventionally armed ground-attack missions.
Republic F-105 Thunderchief Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Republic
First flight 22 October 1955
Year introduced 1958
Number produced 833 units
Average unit price $2.7 million
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F-100 Super Sabre

Wing area 37.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.8 m ◉
Height 5.0 m ◉
Length 15.2 m ◉
Maximum speed 1390 km/h ◉
Operational range 3,211 km ◉
Service ceiling 15,240 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 15,800 kg ◉
Empty weight 9,500 kg ◉
Total thrust 1 x 4,587 kgf ◉

F-105 Thunderchief

Wing area 35.8 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.7 m ◉
Height 6.0 m ◉
Length 19.6 m ◉
Maximum speed 2208 km/h ◉
Operational range 1,252 km ◉
Service ceiling 14,783 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 23,834 kg ◉
Empty weight 12,470 kg ◉
Total thrust 1 x 7,798 kgf ◉

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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.

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