F-105 Thunderchief vs F-84 Thunderjet
The F-105 Thunderchief and the F-84 Thunderjet are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and Republic respectively. The F-105 Thunderchief reaches 2,208 km/h — 2.2x the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h. The F-105 Thunderchief has an operational range of 1,252 km vs 1,080 km for the F-84 Thunderjet. The F-105 Thunderchief operates at altitudes up to 14,783 m compared to 12,344 m for the F-84 Thunderjet. At 23,834 kg MTOW, the F-105 Thunderchief is 2.3x the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg. The F-105 Thunderchief has been produced in 833 units vs 7,524 for the F-84 Thunderjet. Unit cost is $2.7M for the F-105 Thunderchief vs $1.4M for the F-84 Thunderjet. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 9 years before the F-105 Thunderchief (1946 vs 1955).
| American supersonic fighter-bomber, notably deployed during the Vietnam War for nuclear strike and conventionally armed ground-attack missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Republic |
| First flight | 22 October 1955 |
| Year introduced | 1958 |
| Number produced | 833 units |
| Average unit price | $2.7 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 | 35.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2208 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,252 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 14,783 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 23,834 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 12,470 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 7,798 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-105 Thunderchief or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-105 Thunderchief is faster with a maximum speed of 2,208 km/h compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h, a difference of 1,207 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-105 Thunderchief or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-105 Thunderchief has a longer range at 1,252 km compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,080 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-105 Thunderchief or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-105 Thunderchief has a higher service ceiling at 14,783 meters (48,500 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-105 Thunderchief or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-105 Thunderchief has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,834 kg compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.
Which is larger, the F-105 Thunderchief or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-105 Thunderchief is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-105 Thunderchief or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-105 Thunderchief is more expensive at approximately $2.7 million per unit compared to the F-84 Thunderjet at $1.4 million.
Which entered service first, the F-105 Thunderchief or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 8 years before the F-105 Thunderchief which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-105 Thunderchief or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 833 units of the F-105 Thunderchief.