F-16 Fighting Falcon vs F-84 Thunderjet
The F-16 Fighting Falcon and the F-84 Thunderjet are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by General Dynamics and Republic respectively. The F-16 Fighting Falcon reaches 2,410 km/h — 2.4x the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h. The F-16 Fighting Falcon has an operational range of 546 km vs 1,080 km for the F-84 Thunderjet. The F-16 Fighting Falcon operates at altitudes up to 18,288 m compared to 12,344 m for the F-84 Thunderjet. The F-16 Fighting Falcon has been produced in 4,604 units vs 7,524 for the F-84 Thunderjet. Unit cost is $75M for the F-16 Fighting Falcon vs $1.4M for the F-84 Thunderjet. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 28 years before the F-16 Fighting Falcon (1946 vs 1974).
| American multirole fighter, famed in late Cold War conflicts, renowned for performance in precision daytime strikes and defensive counter air operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics |
| First flight | 2 February 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 4604 units |
| Average unit price | $75 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 | 27.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 15.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2410 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 546 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 18,288 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 19,200 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 8,570 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 7,777 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-16 Fighting Falcon or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,410 km/h compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h, a difference of 1,409 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a longer range at 1,080 km compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 546 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon 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-16 Fighting Falcon or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,200 kg compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.
Which is larger, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is longer at 15.1 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is more expensive at approximately $75 million per unit compared to the F-84 Thunderjet at $1.4 million.
Which entered service first, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 29 years before the F-16 Fighting Falcon which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 4,604 units of the F-16 Fighting Falcon.