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F-105 Thunderchief vs F-84 Thunderjet

F-105 Thunderchief vs F-84 Thunderjet at a glance — top speed 2,208 vs 1,001 km/h, range 3,550 vs 3,218 km, max takeoff weight 23,834 vs 10,590 kg, built 833 vs 7,524 units.

Republic F-105 Thunderchief combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-105 Thunderchief
Republic F-84 Thunderjet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-84 Thunderjet
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 3,550 km 3,218 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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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 3,550 km compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 3,218 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.