GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

F-105 Thunderchief vs F-84F Thunderstreak

F-105 Thunderchief vs F-84F Thunderstreak at a glance — top speed 2,208 vs 1,060 km/h, range 3,550 vs 1,304 km, max takeoff weight 23,834 vs 12,247 kg, built 833 vs 3,428 units.

Republic F-105 Thunderchief combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-105 Thunderchief
Republic F-84F Thunderstreak combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-84F Thunderstreak
Specifications
F-105 Thunderchief F-84F Thunderstreak
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Republic Republic
First flight 22 October 1955 3 June 1950
Year introduced 1958 1954
Number produced 833 units 3428 units
Average unit price $2.7 million $1.6 million
Wing area 35.8 m² 30.2 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 10.2 m
Height 6.0 m 4.6 m
Length 19.6 m 13.2 m
Maximum speed 2208 km/h 1060 km/h
Operational range 3,550 km 1,304 km
Service ceiling 14,783 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,834 kg 12,247 kg
Empty weight 12,470 kg 6,789 kg
Total thrust 1 x 12,020 kgf 1 x 3,275 kgf
Performance Radar Chart
Change comparison vs
Related Comparisons
Guide US Aircraft Designations
F-105 Thunderchief vs Il-2 Sturmovik F-105 Thunderchief vs MiG-15 Fagot F-105 Thunderchief vs Yak-9 Frank F-105 Thunderchief vs MiG-21 Fishbed F-105 Thunderchief vs MiG-17 Fresco F-105 Thunderchief vs F-86 Sabre

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-105 Thunderchief or F-84F Thunderstreak?
The F-105 Thunderchief is faster with a maximum speed of 2,208 km/h compared to the F-84F Thunderstreak's 1,060 km/h, a difference of 1,148 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-105 Thunderchief or F-84F Thunderstreak?
The F-105 Thunderchief has a longer range at 3,550 km compared to the F-84F Thunderstreak's 1,304 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-105 Thunderchief or F-84F Thunderstreak?
The F-105 Thunderchief has a higher service ceiling at 14,783 meters (48,500 ft) compared to the F-84F Thunderstreak's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-105 Thunderchief or F-84F Thunderstreak?
The F-105 Thunderchief has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,834 kg compared to the F-84F Thunderstreak's 12,247 kg.
Which is larger, the F-105 Thunderchief or F-84F Thunderstreak?
The F-105 Thunderchief is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the F-84F Thunderstreak's 13.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-105 Thunderchief or F-84F Thunderstreak?
The F-105 Thunderchief is more expensive at approximately $2.7 million per unit compared to the F-84F Thunderstreak at $1.6 million.
Which entered service first, the F-105 Thunderchief or F-84F Thunderstreak?
The F-84F Thunderstreak entered service first in 1954, 4 years before the F-105 Thunderchief which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-105 Thunderchief or F-84F Thunderstreak?
The F-84F Thunderstreak has been produced in greater numbers with 3,428 units compared to 833 units of the F-105 Thunderchief.