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F-105 Thunderchief vs F-8 Crusader

F-105 Thunderchief vs F-8 Crusader at a glance — top speed 2,237 vs 1,971 km/h, range 3,550 vs 2,791 km, max takeoff weight 23,834 vs 13,000 kg, built 833 vs 1,219 units.

Republic F-105 Thunderchief combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Vought F-8 Crusader combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-8 CrusaderFull specs
Specifications
F-105 Thunderchief F-8 Crusader
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Republic Vought
First flight 22 October 1955 25 March 1955
Year introduced 1958 1957
Number produced 833 units 1219 units
Average unit price $2.7 million $2.5 million
Wing area 35.8 m² 34.8 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 10.9 m
Height 6.0 m 4.8 m
Length 19.6 m 16.5 m
Maximum speed 2237 km/h 1971 km/h
Operational range 3,550 km 2,791 km
Service ceiling 14,783 m 17,678 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,834 kg 13,000 kg
Empty weight 12,470 kg 7,956 kg
Total thrust 1 x 12,020 kgf 1 x 8,165 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-105 Thunderchief or F-8 Crusader?
The F-105 Thunderchief is faster with a maximum speed of 2,237 km/h compared to the F-8 Crusader's 1,971 km/h, a difference of 266 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-105 Thunderchief or F-8 Crusader?
The F-105 Thunderchief has a longer range at 3,550 km compared to the F-8 Crusader's 2,791 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-105 Thunderchief or F-8 Crusader?
The F-8 Crusader has a higher service ceiling at 17,678 meters (57,998 ft) compared to the F-105 Thunderchief's 14,783 meters (48,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-105 Thunderchief or F-8 Crusader?
The F-105 Thunderchief has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,834 kg compared to the F-8 Crusader's 13,000 kg.
Which is larger, the F-105 Thunderchief or F-8 Crusader?
The F-105 Thunderchief is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the F-8 Crusader's 16.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-105 Thunderchief or F-8 Crusader?
The F-105 Thunderchief is more expensive at approximately $2.7 million per unit compared to the F-8 Crusader at $2.5 million.
Which entered service first, the F-105 Thunderchief or F-8 Crusader?
The F-8 Crusader entered service first in 1957, 1 years before the F-105 Thunderchief which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-105 Thunderchief or F-8 Crusader?
The F-8 Crusader has been produced in greater numbers with 1,219 units compared to 833 units of the F-105 Thunderchief.