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F-105 Thunderchief vs Su-7 Fitter

F-105 Thunderchief vs Su-7 Fitter at a glance — top speed 2,208 vs 2,150 km/h, range 3,550 vs 1,650 km, max takeoff weight 23,834 vs 15,210 kg, built 833 vs 1,847 units.

Republic F-105 Thunderchief combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-105 Thunderchief
Sukhoi Su-7 Fitter combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-7 Fitter
Specifications
F-105 Thunderchief Su-7 Fitter
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Republic Sukhoi
First flight 22 October 1955 7 September 1955
Year introduced 1958 1959
Number produced 833 units 1847 units
Average unit price $2.7 million $3 million
Wing area 35.8 m² 34.0 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 9.3 m
Height 6.0 m 5.0 m
Length 19.6 m 16.6 m
Maximum speed 2208 km/h 2150 km/h
Operational range 3,550 km 1,650 km
Service ceiling 14,783 m 17,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,834 kg 15,210 kg
Empty weight 12,470 kg 8,937 kg
Total thrust 1 x 12,020 kgf 1 x 9,596 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-105 Thunderchief or Su-7 Fitter?
The F-105 Thunderchief is faster with a maximum speed of 2,208 km/h compared to the Su-7 Fitter's 2,150 km/h, a difference of 58 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-105 Thunderchief or Su-7 Fitter?
The F-105 Thunderchief has a longer range at 3,550 km compared to the Su-7 Fitter's 1,650 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-105 Thunderchief or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter has a higher service ceiling at 17,600 meters (57,742 ft) compared to the F-105 Thunderchief's 14,783 meters (48,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-105 Thunderchief or Su-7 Fitter?
The F-105 Thunderchief has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,834 kg compared to the Su-7 Fitter's 15,210 kg.
Which is larger, the F-105 Thunderchief or Su-7 Fitter?
The F-105 Thunderchief is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the Su-7 Fitter's 16.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-105 Thunderchief or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the F-105 Thunderchief at $2.7 million.
Which entered service first, the F-105 Thunderchief or Su-7 Fitter?
The F-105 Thunderchief entered service first in 1958, 1 years before the Su-7 Fitter which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-105 Thunderchief or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter has been produced in greater numbers with 1,847 units compared to 833 units of the F-105 Thunderchief.