F-14 Tomcat vs F-84 Thunderjet
The F-14 Tomcat and the F-84 Thunderjet are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Grumman and Republic respectively. The F-14 Tomcat reaches 2,485 km/h — 2.5x the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h. The F-14 Tomcat has an operational range of 3,000 km vs 1,080 km for the F-84 Thunderjet. The F-14 Tomcat operates at altitudes up to 17,069 m compared to 12,344 m for the F-84 Thunderjet. At 33,724 kg MTOW, the F-14 Tomcat is 3.2x the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg. The F-14 Tomcat has been produced in 712 units vs 7,524 for the F-84 Thunderjet. Unit cost is $38M for the F-14 Tomcat vs $1.4M for the F-84 Thunderjet. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 24 years before the F-14 Tomcat (1946 vs 1970).
| American supersonic, twin-engine fighter jet, dominant during the Cold War, extensively deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Grumman |
| First flight | 21 December 1970 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 712 units |
| Average unit price | $38 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 | 52.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 19.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2485 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 17,069 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 33,724 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 18,191 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 22,408 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-14 Tomcat or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-14 Tomcat is faster with a maximum speed of 2,485 km/h compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h, a difference of 1,484 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-14 Tomcat or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-14 Tomcat has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,080 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-14 Tomcat or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-14 Tomcat has a higher service ceiling at 17,069 meters (56,000 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-14 Tomcat or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-14 Tomcat has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,724 kg compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.
Which is larger, the F-14 Tomcat or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-14 Tomcat is longer at 19.1 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-14 Tomcat or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-14 Tomcat is more expensive at approximately $38 million per unit compared to the F-84 Thunderjet at $1.4 million.
Which entered service first, the F-14 Tomcat or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 22 years before the F-14 Tomcat which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-14 Tomcat or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 712 units of the F-14 Tomcat.