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F-15 Eagle vs F-84F Thunderstreak

F-15 Eagle vs F-84F Thunderstreak at a glance — top speed 2,655 vs 1,060 km/h, range 3,971 vs 1,304 km, max takeoff weight 30,844 vs 12,247 kg, built 1,198 vs 3,428 units.

McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
F-15 Eagle F-84F Thunderstreak
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Republic
First flight 27 July 1972 3 June 1950
Year introduced 1974 1954
Number produced 1198 units 3428 units
Average unit price $29 million $1.6 million
Wing area 56.5 m² 30.2 m²
Wingspan 13.1 m 10.2 m
Height 5.6 m 4.6 m
Length 19.4 m 13.2 m
Maximum speed 2655 km/h 1060 km/h
Operational range 3,971 km 1,304 km
Service ceiling 19,812 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 30,844 kg 12,247 kg
Empty weight 12,701 kg 6,789 kg
Total thrust 2 x 10,782 kgf 1 x 3,275 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-15 Eagle or F-84F Thunderstreak?
The F-15 Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the F-84F Thunderstreak's 1,060 km/h, a difference of 1,595 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-15 Eagle or F-84F Thunderstreak?
The F-15 Eagle has a longer range at 3,971 km compared to the F-84F Thunderstreak's 1,304 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-15 Eagle or F-84F Thunderstreak?
The F-15 Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 19,812 meters (65,000 ft) compared to the F-84F Thunderstreak's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-15 Eagle or F-84F Thunderstreak?
The F-15 Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 30,844 kg compared to the F-84F Thunderstreak's 12,247 kg.
Which is larger, the F-15 Eagle or F-84F Thunderstreak?
The F-15 Eagle is longer at 19.4 meters compared to the F-84F Thunderstreak's 13.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-15 Eagle or F-84F Thunderstreak?
The F-15 Eagle is more expensive at approximately $29 million per unit compared to the F-84F Thunderstreak at $1.6 million.
Which entered service first, the F-15 Eagle or F-84F Thunderstreak?
The F-84F Thunderstreak entered service first in 1954, 20 years before the F-15 Eagle which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-15 Eagle or F-84F Thunderstreak?
The F-84F Thunderstreak has been produced in greater numbers with 3,428 units compared to 1,198 units of the F-15 Eagle.