F-16 Fighting Falcon vs F-84 Thunderjet

Overview

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).

F-16 Fighting Falcon

American multirole fighter, famed in late Cold War conflicts, renowned for performance in precision daytime strikes and defensive counter air operations.
General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon Combat profile drawing
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
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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-16 Fighting Falcon

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 ◉

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 ◉

Performance Radar Chart

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.

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