F-84 Thunderjet vs F/A-18 Hornet
The F-84 Thunderjet and the F/A-18 Hornet are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and McDonnell Douglas respectively. Top speed is 1,001 km/h for the F-84 Thunderjet vs 1,915 km/h for the F/A-18 Hornet. The F-84 Thunderjet has an operational range of 1,080 km vs 2,017 km for the F/A-18 Hornet. The F/A-18 Hornet operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 12,344 m for the F-84 Thunderjet. At 23,541 kg MTOW, the F/A-18 Hornet is 2.2x the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg. The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in 7,524 units vs 1,480 for the F/A-18 Hornet. Unit cost is $1.4M for the F-84 Thunderjet vs $29M for the F/A-18 Hornet. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 32 years before the F/A-18 Hornet (1946 vs 1978).
| 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 |
| American carrier-capable multirole strike fighter, designed in the late 20th century, deployed extensively in a variety of combat roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas |
| First flight | 18 November 1978 |
| Year introduced | 1983 |
| Number produced | 1480 units |
| Average unit price | $29 million |
| 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 ◉ |
| Wing area | 38.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 12.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 17.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1915 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,017 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 23,541 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 10,433 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 12,700 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-84 Thunderjet or F/A-18 Hornet?
The F/A-18 Hornet is faster with a maximum speed of 1,915 km/h compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h, a difference of 914 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84 Thunderjet or F/A-18 Hornet?
The F/A-18 Hornet has a longer range at 2,017 km compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,080 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84 Thunderjet or F/A-18 Hornet?
The F/A-18 Hornet has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84 Thunderjet or F/A-18 Hornet?
The F/A-18 Hornet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,541 kg compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84 Thunderjet or F/A-18 Hornet?
The F/A-18 Hornet is longer at 17.1 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-84 Thunderjet or F/A-18 Hornet?
The F/A-18 Hornet is more expensive at approximately $29 million per unit compared to the F-84 Thunderjet at $1.4 million.
Which entered service first, the F-84 Thunderjet or F/A-18 Hornet?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 33 years before the F/A-18 Hornet which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84 Thunderjet or F/A-18 Hornet?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 1,480 units of the F/A-18 Hornet.