F-14 Tomcat vs F-84 Thunderjet

Overview

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).

F-14 Tomcat

American supersonic, twin-engine fighter jet, dominant during the Cold War, extensively deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts.
Grumman F-14 Tomcat Combat profile drawing
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
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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-14 Tomcat

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 11,204 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-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.

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