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F-84 Thunderjet vs Harrier

Republic F-84 Thunderjet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-84 Thunderjet
British Aerospace Harrier combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Harrier
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Specifications
F-84 Thunderjet Harrier
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Republic British Aerospace
First flight 28 February 1946 28 December 1968
Year introduced 1950 1969
Number produced 7524 units 380 units
Average unit price $1.4 million $24 million
Wing area 24.0 m² 18.7 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m 7.7 m
Height 3.8 m 3.5 m
Length 11.6 m 13.9 m
Maximum speed 1001 km/h 1183 km/h
Operational range 1,080 km 1,500 km
Service ceiling 12,344 m 14,996 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,590 kg 11,500 kg
Empty weight 5,200 kg 5,530 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,522 kgf 1 x 8,618 kgf
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Overview

The F-84 Thunderjet and the Harrier are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and British Aerospace respectively.

Top speed is 1,001 km/h for the F-84 Thunderjet vs 1,183 km/h for the Harrier. The F-84 Thunderjet has an operational range of 1,080 km vs 1,500 km for the Harrier. The Harrier operates at altitudes up to 14,996 m compared to 12,344 m for the F-84 Thunderjet.

The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in 7,524 units vs 380 for the Harrier. Unit cost is $1.4M for the F-84 Thunderjet vs $24M for the Harrier. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 22 years before the Harrier (1946 vs 1968).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-84 Thunderjet or Harrier?
The Harrier is faster with a maximum speed of 1,183 km/h compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h, a difference of 182 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84 Thunderjet or Harrier?
The Harrier has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,080 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84 Thunderjet or Harrier?
The Harrier has a higher service ceiling at 14,996 meters (49,199 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84 Thunderjet or Harrier?
The Harrier has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,500 kg compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84 Thunderjet or Harrier?
The Harrier is longer at 13.9 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-84 Thunderjet or Harrier?
The Harrier is more expensive at approximately $24 million per unit compared to the F-84 Thunderjet at $1.4 million.
Which entered service first, the F-84 Thunderjet or Harrier?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 19 years before the Harrier which entered service in 1969.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84 Thunderjet or Harrier?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 380 units of the Harrier.