F-100 Super Sabre vs JF-17 Thunder
Overview
The F-100 Super Sabre and the JF-17 Thunder are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and CAC / PAC respectively.
Top speed is 1,390 km/h for the F-100 Super Sabre vs 1,960 km/h for the JF-17 Thunder. The F-100 Super Sabre has an operational range of 3,211 km vs 900 km for the JF-17 Thunder. The JF-17 Thunder operates at altitudes up to 16,700 m compared to 15,240 m for the F-100 Super Sabre.
The F-100 Super Sabre has been produced in 2,294 units vs 144 for the JF-17 Thunder. Unit cost is $2M for the F-100 Super Sabre vs $30M for the JF-17 Thunder. The F-100 Super Sabre first flew 50 years before the JF-17 Thunder (1953 vs 2003).
| 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 |
| Jointly developed by China and Pakistan, the combat aircraft has seen deployment in multiple military operations since 2007. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China 🇵🇰 Pakistan |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | CAC / PAC |
| First flight | 25 August 2003 |
| Year introduced | 2007 |
| Number produced | 144 units |
| Average unit price | $30 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 | 24.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1960 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 900 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 16,700 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,701 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,411 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 5,097 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-100 Super Sabre or JF-17 Thunder?
The JF-17 Thunder is faster with a maximum speed of 1,960 km/h compared to the F-100 Super Sabre's 1,390 km/h, a difference of 570 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-100 Super Sabre or JF-17 Thunder?
The F-100 Super Sabre has a longer range at 3,211 km compared to the JF-17 Thunder's 900 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-100 Super Sabre or JF-17 Thunder?
The JF-17 Thunder has a higher service ceiling at 16,700 meters (54,790 ft) compared to the F-100 Super Sabre's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-100 Super Sabre or JF-17 Thunder?
The F-100 Super Sabre has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,800 kg compared to the JF-17 Thunder's 12,701 kg.
Which is larger, the F-100 Super Sabre or JF-17 Thunder?
The F-100 Super Sabre is longer at 15.2 meters compared to the JF-17 Thunder's 14.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-100 Super Sabre or JF-17 Thunder?
The JF-17 Thunder is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the F-100 Super Sabre at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-100 Super Sabre or JF-17 Thunder?
The F-100 Super Sabre entered service first in 1954, 53 years before the JF-17 Thunder which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-100 Super Sabre or JF-17 Thunder?
The F-100 Super Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 2,294 units compared to 144 units of the JF-17 Thunder.