F-15E Strike Eagle vs F-84 Thunderjet

Overview

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 β€” 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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 13.1 m β—‰
Height 5.6 m β—‰
Length 19.4 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2655 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,272 km β—‰
Service ceiling 18,288 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 36,741 kg β—‰
Empty weight 14,379 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 13,154 kgf β—‰
Wing area 24.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.1 m β—‰
Height 3.8 m β—‰
Length 11.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1001 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,080 km β—‰
Service ceiling 12,344 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 10,590 kg β—‰
Empty weight 5,200 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 2,522 kgf β—‰

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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.