F-84 Thunderjet vs F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo
The F-84 Thunderjet and the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and AIDC respectively. The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo reaches 2,223 km/h — 2.2x the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h. The F-84 Thunderjet has an operational range of 1,080 km vs 1,100 km for the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo. The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo operates at altitudes up to 16,764 m compared to 12,344 m for the F-84 Thunderjet. The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in 7,524 units vs 137 for the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo. Unit cost is $1.4M for the F-84 Thunderjet vs $30M for the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 43 years before the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo (1946 vs 1989).
| 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 |
| Taiwanese multirole fighter, operational since the 1990s, combat proven during cross-strait tensions with China. | |
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| Origin country | 🇹🇼 Taiwan |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | AIDC |
| First flight | 28 May 1989 |
| Year introduced | 1994 |
| Number produced | 137 units |
| Average unit price | $30 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 | 24.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2223 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,100 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 16,764 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,247 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,486 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 5,444 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-84 Thunderjet or F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo is faster with a maximum speed of 2,223 km/h compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h, a difference of 1,222 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84 Thunderjet or F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,080 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84 Thunderjet or F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84 Thunderjet or F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,247 kg compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84 Thunderjet or F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo is longer at 14.2 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-84 Thunderjet or F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the F-84 Thunderjet at $1.4 million.
Which entered service first, the F-84 Thunderjet or F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 44 years before the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84 Thunderjet or F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 137 units of the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo.