F-15 Eagle vs F-84 Thunderjet
The F-15 Eagle and the F-84 Thunderjet are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and Republic respectively. The F-15 Eagle reaches 2,655 km/h — 2.7x the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h. The F-15 Eagle has an operational range of 3,971 km vs 1,080 km for the F-84 Thunderjet. The F-15 Eagle operates at altitudes up to 19,812 m compared to 12,344 m for the F-84 Thunderjet. At 30,844 kg MTOW, the F-15 Eagle is 2.9x the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg. The F-15 Eagle has been produced in 1,198 units vs 7,524 for the F-84 Thunderjet. Unit cost is $29M for the F-15 Eagle vs $1.4M for the F-84 Thunderjet. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 26 years before the F-15 Eagle (1946 vs 1972).
| American twin-engine, all-weather tactical fighter, prominent during Cold War, deployed extensively in Middle East conflicts. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas |
| First flight | 27 July 1972 |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Number produced | 1198 units |
| Average unit price | $29 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 | 56.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2655 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,971 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 19,812 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 30,844 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 12,701 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 15,830 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-15 Eagle or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-15 Eagle 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-15 Eagle or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-15 Eagle has a longer range at 3,971 km compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,080 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-15 Eagle or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-15 Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 19,812 meters (65,000 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-15 Eagle or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-15 Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 30,844 kg compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.
Which is larger, the F-15 Eagle or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-15 Eagle is longer at 19.4 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-15 Eagle or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-15 Eagle is more expensive at approximately $29 million per unit compared to the F-84 Thunderjet at $1.4 million.
Which entered service first, the F-15 Eagle or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 26 years before the F-15 Eagle which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-15 Eagle or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 1,198 units of the F-15 Eagle.