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F-84 Thunderjet vs Folland Gnat

F-84 Thunderjet vs Folland Gnat at a glance — top speed 1,001 vs 1,119 km/h, range 3,218 vs 805 km, max takeoff weight 10,590 vs 4,100 kg, built 7,524 vs 360 units.

Republic F-84 Thunderjet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-84 Thunderjet
Folland Gnat combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Folland Gnat
Specifications
F-84 Thunderjet Folland Gnat
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Republic Folland
First flight 28 February 1946 18 July 1955
Year introduced 1950 1958
Number produced 7524 units 360 units
Average unit price $1.4 million --
Wing area 24.0 m² 12.7 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m 6.8 m
Height 3.8 m 2.7 m
Length 11.6 m 9.1 m
Maximum speed 1001 km/h 1119 km/h
Operational range 3,218 km 805 km
Service ceiling 12,344 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,590 kg 4,100 kg
Empty weight 5,200 kg 2,177 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,522 kgf 1 x 2,134 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-84 Thunderjet or Folland Gnat?
The Folland Gnat is faster with a maximum speed of 1,119 km/h compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h, a difference of 118 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84 Thunderjet or Folland Gnat?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a longer range at 3,218 km compared to the Folland Gnat's 805 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84 Thunderjet or Folland Gnat?
The Folland Gnat has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84 Thunderjet or Folland Gnat?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,590 kg compared to the Folland Gnat's 4,100 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84 Thunderjet or Folland Gnat?
The F-84 Thunderjet is longer at 11.6 meters compared to the Folland Gnat's 9.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-84 Thunderjet or Folland Gnat?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 8 years before the Folland Gnat which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84 Thunderjet or Folland Gnat?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 360 units of the Folland Gnat.