F-15 Eagle vs F-84 Thunderjet

Overview

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).

F-15 Eagle

American twin-engine, all-weather tactical fighter, prominent during Cold War, deployed extensively in Middle East conflicts.
McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle Combat profile drawing
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
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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-15 Eagle

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 7,915 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-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.

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