F-100 Super Sabre vs F-84 Thunderjet
Overview
The F-100 Super Sabre and the F-84 Thunderjet 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 1,001 km/h for the F-84 Thunderjet. The F-100 Super Sabre has an operational range of 3,211 km vs 1,080 km for the F-84 Thunderjet. The F-100 Super Sabre operates at altitudes up to 15,240 m compared to 12,344 m for the F-84 Thunderjet.
The F-100 Super Sabre has been produced in 2,294 units vs 7,524 for the F-84 Thunderjet. Unit cost is $2M for the F-100 Super Sabre vs $1.4M for the F-84 Thunderjet. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 7 years before the F-100 Super Sabre (1946 vs 1953).
| American fighter-bomber, prominent during the Cold War, extensively deployed in Vietnam and the first supersonic in level flight. | |
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| 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 |
| American fighter-bomber of the 1940s–1950s era, notable in the Korean War for close air support and strategic bombing missions. | |
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| 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 | 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 ◉ |
| Wing area | 24.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1001 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,080 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,344 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,590 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 5,200 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 2,522 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-100 Super Sabre is faster with a maximum speed of 1,390 km/h compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h, a difference of 389 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-100 Super Sabre has a longer range at 3,211 km compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,080 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-100 Super Sabre has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-100 Super Sabre has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,800 kg compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.
Which is larger, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-100 Super Sabre is longer at 15.2 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-100 Super Sabre is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the F-84 Thunderjet at $1.4 million.
Which entered service first, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 4 years before the F-100 Super Sabre which entered service in 1954.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 2,294 units of the F-100 Super Sabre.