F-84 Thunderjet vs F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet

The F-84 Thunderjet and the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and Boeing respectively. Top speed is 1,001 km/h for the F-84 Thunderjet vs 1,915 km/h for the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet. The F-84 Thunderjet has an operational range of 1,080 km vs 2,346 km for the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet. The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet operates at altitudes up to 15,940 m compared to 12,344 m for the F-84 Thunderjet. At 29,900 kg MTOW, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet is 2.8x the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg. The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in 7,524 units vs 632 for the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet. Unit cost is $1.4M for the F-84 Thunderjet vs $70M for the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 49 years before the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet (1946 vs 1995).

American fighter-bomber of the 1940s–1950s era, notable in the Korean War for close air support and strategic bombing missions.
Republic F-84 Thunderjet Combat profile drawing
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
An American carrier-based multirole fighter, derived in the late 20th century, used extensively in global combat operations.
Boeing F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 29 November 1995
Year introduced 2001
Number produced 632 units
Average unit price $70 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 46.5 m²
Wingspan 13.6 m
Height 4.9 m
Length 18.3 m
Maximum speed 1915 km/h
Operational range 2,346 km
Service ceiling 15,940 m
Max. takeoff weight 29,900 kg
Empty weight 14,550 kg
Total thrust 2 x 19,958 kgf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-84 Thunderjet or F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet?
The F/A-18 E/F Super 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 E/F Super Hornet?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet has a longer range at 2,346 km compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,080 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84 Thunderjet or F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet has a higher service ceiling at 15,940 meters (52,296 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 E/F Super Hornet?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 29,900 kg compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84 Thunderjet or F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet is longer at 18.3 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-84 Thunderjet or F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet is more expensive at approximately $70 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 E/F Super Hornet?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 51 years before the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84 Thunderjet or F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 632 units of the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet.