F-15E Strike Eagle vs F-84 Thunderjet

The F-15E Strike Eagle and the F-84 Thunderjet are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and Republic respectively. The F-15E Strike Eagle reaches 2,655 km/h — 2.7x the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h. The F-15E Strike Eagle has an operational range of 1,272 km vs 1,080 km for the F-84 Thunderjet. The F-15E Strike Eagle operates at altitudes up to 18,288 m compared to 12,344 m for the F-84 Thunderjet. At 36,741 kg MTOW, the F-15E Strike Eagle is 3.5x the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg. The F-15E Strike Eagle has been produced in 525 units vs 7,524 for the F-84 Thunderjet. Unit cost is $87M for the F-15E Strike Eagle vs $1.4M for the F-84 Thunderjet. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 40 years before the F-15E Strike Eagle (1946 vs 1986).

American all-weather multirole strike fighter, prominent in the Gulf War for precision strike and deep interdiction missions.
McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas
First flight 11 December 1986
Year introduced 1986
Number produced 525 units
Average unit price $87 million
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
Wing area 56.0 m²
Wingspan 13.1 m
Height 5.6 m
Length 19.4 m
Maximum speed 2655 km/h
Operational range 1,272 km
Service ceiling 18,288 m
Max. takeoff weight 36,741 kg
Empty weight 14,379 kg
Total thrust 2 x 26,308 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-15E Strike Eagle or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-15E Strike 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-15E Strike Eagle or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-15E Strike Eagle has a longer range at 1,272 km compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,080 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-15E Strike Eagle or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-15E Strike Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-15E Strike Eagle or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-15E Strike Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 36,741 kg compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.
Which is larger, the F-15E Strike Eagle or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-15E Strike Eagle is longer at 19.4 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-15E Strike Eagle or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-15E Strike Eagle is more expensive at approximately $87 million per unit compared to the F-84 Thunderjet at $1.4 million.
Which entered service first, the F-15E Strike Eagle or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 36 years before the F-15E Strike Eagle which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-15E Strike Eagle or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 525 units of the F-15E Strike Eagle.