F-111 Aardvark vs F-84 Thunderjet

Overview

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).

F-111 Aardvark

American tactical bomber, active during Cold War and significant use in Vietnam and Gulf Wars, renowned for its variable-sweep wings.
General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark Combat profile drawing
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
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F-84 Thunderjet

American fighter-bomber of the 1940s–1950s era, notable in the Korean War for close air support and strategic bombing missions.
Republic F-84 Thunderjet Combat profile drawing
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
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F-111 Aardvark

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 8,119 kgf ◉

F-84 Thunderjet

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.

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