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F-8 Crusader vs F-84 Thunderjet

Vought F-8 Crusader combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-8 Crusader
Republic F-84 Thunderjet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-84 Thunderjet
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Specifications
F-8 Crusader F-84 Thunderjet
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Vought Republic
First flight 25 March 1955 28 February 1946
Year introduced 1957 1950
Number produced 1219 units 7524 units
Average unit price $2.5 million $1.4 million
Wing area 34.8 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 11.1 m
Height 4.8 m 3.8 m
Length 16.5 m 11.6 m
Maximum speed 1971 km/h 1001 km/h
Operational range 730 km 1,080 km
Service ceiling 17,678 m 12,344 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg 10,590 kg
Empty weight 7,956 kg 5,200 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,853 kgf 1 x 2,522 kgf
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Overview

The F-8 Crusader and the F-84 Thunderjet are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Vought and Republic respectively.

Top speed is 1,971 km/h for the F-8 Crusader vs 1,001 km/h for the F-84 Thunderjet. The F-8 Crusader has an operational range of 730 km vs 1,080 km for the F-84 Thunderjet. The F-8 Crusader operates at altitudes up to 17,678 m compared to 12,344 m for the F-84 Thunderjet.

The F-8 Crusader has been produced in 1,219 units vs 7,524 for the F-84 Thunderjet. Unit cost is $2.5M for the F-8 Crusader vs $1.4M for the F-84 Thunderjet. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 9 years before the F-8 Crusader (1946 vs 1955).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-8 Crusader or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-8 Crusader is faster with a maximum speed of 1,971 km/h compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h, a difference of 970 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-8 Crusader or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a longer range at 1,080 km compared to the F-8 Crusader's 730 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-8 Crusader or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-8 Crusader has a higher service ceiling at 17,678 meters (57,998 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-8 Crusader or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-8 Crusader has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.
Which is larger, the F-8 Crusader or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-8 Crusader is longer at 16.5 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-8 Crusader or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-8 Crusader is more expensive at approximately $2.5 million per unit compared to the F-84 Thunderjet at $1.4 million.
Which entered service first, the F-8 Crusader or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 7 years before the F-8 Crusader which entered service in 1957.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-8 Crusader or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 1,219 units of the F-8 Crusader.