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. |
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| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States
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| Category |
Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Republic |
| First flight |
28 February 1946 |
| Year introduced |
1950 |
| Number produced |
7524 units
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| Average unit price |
$1.4 million
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| An American carrier-based multirole fighter, derived in the late 20th century, used extensively in global combat operations. |
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| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States
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| Category |
Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Boeing |
| First flight |
29 November 1995 |
| Year introduced |
2001 |
| Number produced |
632 units
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| Average unit price |
$70 million
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| Wing area |
24.0 m²
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| Wingspan |
11.1 m
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| Height |
3.8 m
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| Length |
11.6 m
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| Maximum speed |
1001 km/h
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| Operational range |
1,080 km
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| Service ceiling |
12,344 m
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| Max. takeoff weight |
10,590 kg
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| Empty weight |
5,200 kg
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| Total thrust |
1 x 2,522 kgf
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| Wing area |
46.5 m²
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| Wingspan |
13.6 m
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| Height |
4.9 m
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| Length |
18.3 m
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| Maximum speed |
1915 km/h
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| Operational range |
2,346 km
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| Service ceiling |
15,940 m
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| Max. takeoff weight |
29,900 kg
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| Empty weight |
14,550 kg
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| Total thrust |
2 x 19,958 kgf
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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.