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F-100 Super Sabre vs F-84F Thunderstreak

North American F-100 Super Sabre combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-100 Super Sabre
Republic F-84F Thunderstreak combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-84F Thunderstreak
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Specifications
F-100 Super Sabre F-84F Thunderstreak
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Republic
First flight 25 May 1953 3 June 1950
Year introduced 1954 1954
Number produced 2294 units 3428 units
Average unit price $2 million $1.6 million
Wing area 37.0 m² 30.2 m²
Wingspan 11.8 m 10.2 m
Height 5.0 m 4.6 m
Length 15.2 m 13.2 m
Maximum speed 1390 km/h 1060 km/h
Operational range 3,211 km 1,304 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,800 kg 12,247 kg
Empty weight 9,500 kg 6,789 kg
Total thrust 1 x 7,257 kgf 1 x 3,275 kgf
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Overview

The F-100 Super Sabre and the F-84F Thunderstreak 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 1,060 km/h for the F-84F Thunderstreak. The F-100 Super Sabre has an operational range of 3,211 km vs 1,304 km for the F-84F Thunderstreak. The F-100 Super Sabre operates at altitudes up to 15,240 m compared to 12,000 m for the F-84F Thunderstreak.

The F-100 Super Sabre has been produced in 2,294 units vs 3,428 for the F-84F Thunderstreak. Unit cost is $2M for the F-100 Super Sabre vs $1.6M for the F-84F Thunderstreak. The F-84F Thunderstreak first flew 3 years before the F-100 Super Sabre (1950 vs 1953).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-84F Thunderstreak?
The F-100 Super Sabre is faster with a maximum speed of 1,390 km/h compared to the F-84F Thunderstreak's 1,060 km/h, a difference of 330 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-84F Thunderstreak?
The F-100 Super Sabre has a longer range at 3,211 km compared to the F-84F Thunderstreak's 1,304 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-84F Thunderstreak?
The F-100 Super Sabre has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the F-84F Thunderstreak's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-84F Thunderstreak?
The F-100 Super Sabre has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,800 kg compared to the F-84F Thunderstreak's 12,247 kg.
Which is larger, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-84F Thunderstreak?
The F-100 Super Sabre is longer at 15.2 meters compared to the F-84F Thunderstreak's 13.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-84F Thunderstreak?
The F-100 Super Sabre is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the F-84F Thunderstreak at $1.6 million.
Which entered service first, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-84F Thunderstreak?
The F-84F Thunderstreak entered service first in 1954, 0 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-84F Thunderstreak?
The F-84F Thunderstreak has been produced in greater numbers with 3,428 units compared to 2,294 units of the F-100 Super Sabre.