F-111 Aardvark vs F-84 Thunderjet
The F-111 Aardvark and the F-84 Thunderjet are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by General Dynamics and Republic respectively. The F-111 Aardvark reaches 2,655 km/h — 2.7x the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h. The F-111 Aardvark has an operational range of 5,940 km vs 1,080 km for the F-84 Thunderjet. The F-111 Aardvark operates at altitudes up to 20,117 m compared to 12,344 m for the F-84 Thunderjet. At 45,359 kg MTOW, the F-111 Aardvark is 4.3x the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg. The F-111 Aardvark has been produced in 563 units vs 7,524 for the F-84 Thunderjet. Unit cost is $15M for the F-111 Aardvark vs $1.4M for the F-84 Thunderjet. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 18 years before the F-111 Aardvark (1946 vs 1964).
| American tactical bomber, active during Cold War and significant use in Vietnam and Gulf Wars, renowned for its variable-sweep wings. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics |
| First flight | 21 December 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 563 units |
| Average unit price | $15 million |
| American fighter-bomber of the 1940s–1950s era, notable in the Korean War for close air support and strategic bombing missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Republic |
| First flight | 28 February 1946 |
| Year introduced | 1950 |
| Number produced | 7524 units |
| Average unit price | $1.4 million |
| Wing area | 61.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 19.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 22.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2655 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 5,940 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 20,117 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 45,359 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 21,400 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 16,238 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 24.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1001 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,080 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,344 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,590 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 5,200 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 2,522 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-111 Aardvark or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-111 Aardvark is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h, a difference of 1,654 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-111 Aardvark or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-111 Aardvark has a longer range at 5,940 km compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,080 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-111 Aardvark or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-111 Aardvark has a higher service ceiling at 20,117 meters (66,000 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-111 Aardvark or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-111 Aardvark has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,359 kg compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.
Which is larger, the F-111 Aardvark or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-111 Aardvark is longer at 22.4 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-111 Aardvark or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-111 Aardvark is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the F-84 Thunderjet at $1.4 million.
Which entered service first, the F-111 Aardvark or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 17 years before the F-111 Aardvark which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-111 Aardvark or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 563 units of the F-111 Aardvark.