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F-5E Tiger II vs F-84F Thunderstreak

F-5E Tiger II vs F-84F Thunderstreak at a glance — top speed 1,700 vs 1,060 km/h, range 3,723 vs 1,304 km, max takeoff weight 11,187 vs 12,247 kg, built 1,399 vs 3,428 units.

Northrop F-5E Tiger II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-5E Tiger IIFull specs
Republic F-84F Thunderstreak combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-84F ThunderstreakFull specs
Specifications
F-5E Tiger II F-84F Thunderstreak
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Northrop Republic
First flight 11 August 1972 3 June 1950
Year introduced 1973 1954
Number produced 1399 units 3428 units
Average unit price $2.1 million $1.6 million
Wing area 17.3 m² 30.2 m²
Wingspan 8.1 m 10.2 m
Height 4.1 m 4.6 m
Length 14.5 m 13.2 m
Maximum speed 1700 km/h 1060 km/h
Operational range 3,723 km 1,304 km
Service ceiling 15,789 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,187 kg 12,247 kg
Empty weight 4,349 kg 6,789 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,268 kgf 1 x 3,275 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-5E Tiger II or F-84F Thunderstreak?
The F-5E Tiger II is faster with a maximum speed of 1,700 km/h compared to the F-84F Thunderstreak's 1,060 km/h, a difference of 640 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-5E Tiger II or F-84F Thunderstreak?
The F-5E Tiger II has a longer range at 3,723 km compared to the F-84F Thunderstreak's 1,304 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-5E Tiger II or F-84F Thunderstreak?
The F-5E Tiger II has a higher service ceiling at 15,789 meters (51,801 ft) compared to the F-84F Thunderstreak's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-5E Tiger II or F-84F Thunderstreak?
The F-84F Thunderstreak has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,247 kg compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 11,187 kg.
Which is larger, the F-5E Tiger II or F-84F Thunderstreak?
The F-5E Tiger II is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the F-84F Thunderstreak's 13.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-5E Tiger II or F-84F Thunderstreak?
The F-5E Tiger II is more expensive at approximately $2.1 million per unit compared to the F-84F Thunderstreak at $1.6 million.
Which entered service first, the F-5E Tiger II or F-84F Thunderstreak?
The F-84F Thunderstreak entered service first in 1954, 19 years before the F-5E Tiger II which entered service in 1973.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-5E Tiger II or F-84F Thunderstreak?
The F-84F Thunderstreak has been produced in greater numbers with 3,428 units compared to 1,399 units of the F-5E Tiger II.