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F-84 Thunderjet vs J-12

Republic F-84 Thunderjet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-84 Thunderjet
Nanchang J-12 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-12
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Specifications
F-84 Thunderjet J-12
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Republic Nanchang
First flight 28 February 1946 26 December 1970
Year introduced 1950 --
Number produced 7524 units 6 units
Average unit price $1.4 million --
Wing area 24.0 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m 7.2 m
Height 3.8 m 3.7 m
Length 11.6 m 10.6 m
Maximum speed 1001 km/h 1472 km/h
Operational range 3,218 km 1,167 km
Service ceiling 12,344 m 16,870 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,590 kg 5,295 kg
Empty weight 5,200 kg 3,172 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,522 kgf 1 x 2,500 kgf
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Overview

The F-84 Thunderjet and the J-12 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and Nanchang respectively.

Top speed is 1,001 km/h for the F-84 Thunderjet vs 1,472 km/h for the J-12. The F-84 Thunderjet has an operational range of 3,218 km vs 1,167 km for the J-12. The J-12 operates at altitudes up to 16,870 m compared to 12,344 m for the F-84 Thunderjet. At 10,590 kg MTOW, the F-84 Thunderjet is 2.0:1 the J-12's 5,295 kg.

The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in 7,524 units vs 6 for the J-12. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 24 years before the J-12 (1946 vs 1970).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-12?
The J-12 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,472 km/h compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h, a difference of 471 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-12?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a longer range at 3,218 km compared to the J-12's 1,167 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-12?
The J-12 has a higher service ceiling at 16,870 meters (55,347 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-12?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,590 kg compared to the J-12's 5,295 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-12?
The F-84 Thunderjet is longer at 11.6 meters compared to the J-12's 10.6 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-12?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 6 units of the J-12.