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F-100 Super Sabre vs F-84 Thunderjet

F-100 Super Sabre vs F-84 Thunderjet at a glance — top speed 1,390 vs 1,001 km/h, range 3,211 vs 3,218 km, max takeoff weight 15,800 vs 10,590 kg, built 2,294 vs 7,524 units.

North American F-100 Super Sabre combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-100 Super Sabre
Republic F-84 Thunderjet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-84 Thunderjet
Specifications
F-100 Super Sabre F-84 Thunderjet
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Republic
First flight 25 May 1953 28 February 1946
Year introduced 1954 1950
Number produced 2294 units 7524 units
Average unit price $2 million $1.4 million
Wing area 37.0 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 11.8 m 11.1 m
Height 5.0 m 3.8 m
Length 15.2 m 11.6 m
Maximum speed 1390 km/h 1001 km/h
Operational range 3,211 km 3,218 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 12,344 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,800 kg 10,590 kg
Empty weight 9,500 kg 5,200 kg
Total thrust 1 x 7,257 kgf 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-84 Thunderjet has a longer range at 3,218 km compared to the F-100 Super Sabre's 3,211 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.