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F4D Skyray vs F-84 Thunderjet

F4D Skyray vs F-84 Thunderjet at a glance — top speed 1,161 vs 1,001 km/h, range 1,926 vs 3,218 km, max takeoff weight 12,300 vs 10,590 kg, built 422 vs 7,524 units.

Douglas F4D Skyray combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F4D Skyray
Republic F-84 Thunderjet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-84 Thunderjet
Specifications
F4D Skyray F-84 Thunderjet
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Douglas Republic
First flight 23 January 1951 28 February 1946
Year introduced 1956 1950
Number produced 422 units 7524 units
Average unit price -- $1.4 million
Wing area 51.8 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 11.1 m
Height 4.0 m 3.8 m
Length 13.8 m 11.6 m
Maximum speed 1161 km/h 1001 km/h
Operational range 1,926 km 3,218 km
Service ceiling 16,764 m 12,344 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,300 kg 10,590 kg
Empty weight 7,268 kg 5,200 kg
Total thrust 1 x 7,257 kgf 1 x 2,522 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F4D Skyray or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F4D Skyray is faster with a maximum speed of 1,161 km/h compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h, a difference of 160 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F4D Skyray or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a longer range at 3,218 km compared to the F4D Skyray's 1,926 km.
Which can fly higher, the F4D Skyray or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F4D Skyray has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the F4D Skyray or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F4D Skyray has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,300 kg compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.
Which is larger, the F4D Skyray or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F4D Skyray is longer at 13.8 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the F4D Skyray or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 6 years before the F4D Skyray which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F4D Skyray or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 422 units of the F4D Skyray.