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F-84 Thunderjet vs Hawker Hunter

F-84 Thunderjet vs Hawker Hunter at a glance — top speed 1,001 vs 1,151 km/h, range 3,218 vs 3,058 km, max takeoff weight 10,590 vs 11,158 kg, built 7,524 vs 1,972 units.

Republic F-84 Thunderjet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-84 Thunderjet
Hawker Hunter combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawker Hunter
Specifications
F-84 Thunderjet Hawker Hunter
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Republic Hawker
First flight 28 February 1946 20 July 1951
Year introduced 1950 1954
Number produced 7524 units 1972 units
Average unit price $1.4 million --
Wing area 24.0 m² 32.4 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m 10.3 m
Height 3.8 m 4.0 m
Length 11.6 m 14.0 m
Maximum speed 1001 km/h 1151 km/h
Operational range 3,218 km 3,058 km
Service ceiling 12,344 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,590 kg 11,158 kg
Empty weight 5,200 kg 6,406 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,522 kgf 1 x 4,602 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-84 Thunderjet or Hawker Hunter?
The Hawker Hunter is faster with a maximum speed of 1,151 km/h compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h, a difference of 150 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84 Thunderjet or Hawker Hunter?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a longer range at 3,218 km compared to the Hawker Hunter's 3,058 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84 Thunderjet or Hawker Hunter?
The Hawker Hunter 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 Hawker Hunter?
The Hawker Hunter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,158 kg compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84 Thunderjet or Hawker Hunter?
The Hawker Hunter is longer at 14.0 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-84 Thunderjet or Hawker Hunter?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 4 years before the Hawker Hunter which entered service in 1954.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84 Thunderjet or Hawker Hunter?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 1,972 units of the Hawker Hunter.