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F-105 Thunderchief vs F-84 Thunderjet

Republic F-105 Thunderchief combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-105 Thunderchief
Republic F-84 Thunderjet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-84 Thunderjet
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Specifications
F-105 Thunderchief F-84 Thunderjet
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Republic Republic
First flight 22 October 1955 28 February 1946
Year introduced 1958 1950
Number produced 833 units 7524 units
Average unit price $2.7 million $1.4 million
Wing area 35.8 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 11.1 m
Height 6.0 m 3.8 m
Length 19.6 m 11.6 m
Maximum speed 2208 km/h 1001 km/h
Operational range 1,252 km 1,080 km
Service ceiling 14,783 m 12,344 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,834 kg 10,590 kg
Empty weight 12,470 kg 5,200 kg
Total thrust 1 x 12,020 kgf 1 x 2,522 kgf
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Overview

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 — 2.2:1 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 2.3:1 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).

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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.