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F-105 Thunderchief vs Jaguar

Republic F-105 Thunderchief combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-105 Thunderchief
SEPECAT Jaguar combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷🇬🇧 Jaguar
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Specifications
F-105 Thunderchief Jaguar
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Republic SEPECAT
First flight 22 October 1955 8 September 1968
Year introduced 1958 1972
Number produced 833 units 573 units
Average unit price $2.7 million $10 million
Wing area 35.8 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 8.7 m
Height 6.0 m 4.9 m
Length 19.6 m 15.5 m
Maximum speed 2208 km/h 1699 km/h
Operational range 1,252 km 815 km
Service ceiling 14,783 m 14,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,834 kg 15,700 kg
Empty weight 12,470 kg 7,000 kg
Total thrust 1 x 12,020 kgf 2 x 6,000 kgf
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Overview

The F-105 Thunderchief and the Jaguar are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and SEPECAT respectively.

Top speed is 2,208 km/h for the F-105 Thunderchief vs 1,699 km/h for the Jaguar. The F-105 Thunderchief has an operational range of 1,252 km vs 815 km for the Jaguar. The F-105 Thunderchief operates at altitudes up to 14,783 m compared to 14,000 m for the Jaguar.

The F-105 Thunderchief has been produced in 833 units vs 573 for the Jaguar. Unit cost is $2.7M for the F-105 Thunderchief vs $10M for the Jaguar. The F-105 Thunderchief first flew 13 years before the Jaguar (1955 vs 1968).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-105 Thunderchief or Jaguar?
The F-105 Thunderchief is faster with a maximum speed of 2,208 km/h compared to the Jaguar's 1,699 km/h, a difference of 509 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-105 Thunderchief or Jaguar?
The F-105 Thunderchief has a longer range at 1,252 km compared to the Jaguar's 815 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-105 Thunderchief or Jaguar?
The F-105 Thunderchief has a higher service ceiling at 14,783 meters (48,500 ft) compared to the Jaguar's 14,000 meters (45,931 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-105 Thunderchief or Jaguar?
The F-105 Thunderchief has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,834 kg compared to the Jaguar's 15,700 kg.
Which is larger, the F-105 Thunderchief or Jaguar?
The F-105 Thunderchief is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the Jaguar's 15.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-105 Thunderchief or Jaguar?
The Jaguar is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the F-105 Thunderchief at $2.7 million.
Which entered service first, the F-105 Thunderchief or Jaguar?
The F-105 Thunderchief entered service first in 1958, 14 years before the Jaguar which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-105 Thunderchief or Jaguar?
The F-105 Thunderchief has been produced in greater numbers with 833 units compared to 573 units of the Jaguar.