F-84 Thunderjet vs FA-50 Fighting Eagle
Overview
The F-84 Thunderjet and the FA-50 Fighting Eagle are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and Korea Aerospace Industries respectively.
Top speed is 1,001 km/h for the F-84 Thunderjet vs 1,840 km/h for the FA-50 Fighting Eagle. The F-84 Thunderjet has an operational range of 1,080 km vs 1,851 km for the FA-50 Fighting Eagle. The FA-50 Fighting Eagle operates at altitudes up to 14,630 m compared to 12,344 m for the F-84 Thunderjet.
The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 65 years before the FA-50 Fighting Eagle (1946 vs 2011).
| 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 |
| South Korean single-engine supersonic light combat aircraft developed by Korea Aerospace Industries from the T-50 Golden Eagle trainer, equipped with an EL/M-2032 radar and used for light fighter and ground-attack missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Korea Aerospace Industries |
| First flight | 1 January 2011 |
| Year introduced | 2014 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 | 23.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1840 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,851 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 14,630 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,722 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,470 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 79 kN ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-84 Thunderjet or FA-50 Fighting Eagle?
The FA-50 Fighting Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,840 km/h compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h, a difference of 839 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84 Thunderjet or FA-50 Fighting Eagle?
The FA-50 Fighting Eagle has a longer range at 1,851 km compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,080 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84 Thunderjet or FA-50 Fighting Eagle?
The FA-50 Fighting Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84 Thunderjet or FA-50 Fighting Eagle?
The FA-50 Fighting Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,722 kg compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84 Thunderjet or FA-50 Fighting Eagle?
The FA-50 Fighting Eagle is longer at 13.1 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-84 Thunderjet or FA-50 Fighting Eagle?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 64 years before the FA-50 Fighting Eagle which entered service in 2014.