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F-111 Aardvark vs F-84 Thunderjet

F-111 Aardvark vs F-84 Thunderjet at a glance — top speed 2,655 vs 1,001 km/h, range 5,940 vs 3,218 km, max takeoff weight 45,359 vs 10,590 kg, built 563 vs 7,524 units.

General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-111 Aardvark
Republic F-84 Thunderjet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-84 Thunderjet
Specifications
F-111 Aardvark F-84 Thunderjet
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer General Dynamics Republic
First flight 21 December 1964 28 February 1946
Year introduced 1967 1950
Number produced 563 units 7524 units
Average unit price $15 million $1.4 million
Wing area 61.1 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 19.2 m 11.1 m
Height 5.0 m 3.8 m
Length 22.4 m 11.6 m
Maximum speed 2655 km/h 1001 km/h
Operational range 5,940 km 3,218 km
Service ceiling 20,117 m 12,344 m
Max. takeoff weight 45,359 kg 10,590 kg
Empty weight 21,400 kg 5,200 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,385 kgf 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 3,218 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.