F-84 Thunderjet vs J-16 Qianlong
The F-84 Thunderjet and the J-16 Qianlong are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and Shenyang respectively. The J-16 Qianlong reaches 2,120 km/h — 2.1x the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h. The F-84 Thunderjet has an operational range of 1,080 km vs 3,000 km for the J-16 Qianlong. The J-16 Qianlong operates at altitudes up to 17,300 m compared to 12,344 m for the F-84 Thunderjet. At 35,000 kg MTOW, the J-16 Qianlong is 3.3x the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg. The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in 7,524 units vs 365 for the J-16 Qianlong. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 65 years before the J-16 Qianlong (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 |
| Chinese multirole strike fighter, developed from the Shenyang J-11, used by the Chinese Air Force since 2015. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Shenyang |
| First flight | 1 January 2011 |
| Year introduced | 2015 |
| Number produced | 365 units |
| Average unit price | $-- 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 | 62.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 21.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2120 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 17,300 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 35,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 17,700 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 27,200 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-16 Qianlong?
The J-16 Qianlong is faster with a maximum speed of 2,120 km/h compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h, a difference of 1,119 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-16 Qianlong?
The J-16 Qianlong has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,080 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-16 Qianlong?
The J-16 Qianlong has a higher service ceiling at 17,300 meters (56,758 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-16 Qianlong?
The J-16 Qianlong has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 35,000 kg compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-16 Qianlong?
The J-16 Qianlong is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-16 Qianlong?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 65 years before the J-16 Qianlong which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-16 Qianlong?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 365 units of the J-16 Qianlong.