F-8 Crusader vs F-84 Thunderjet
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).
| American fighter aircraft, notable for its Cold War-era use, largely deployed in the Vietnam War and the Cuban Missile Crisis. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Vought |
| First flight | 25 March 1955 |
| Year introduced | 1957 |
| Number produced | 1219 units |
| Average unit price | $2.5 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 | 34.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1971 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 730 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 17,678 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 7,956 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 4,853 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-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.