F-84 Thunderjet vs J-20 Kraguj

The F-84 Thunderjet and the J-20 Kraguj are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and SOKO respectively. The F-84 Thunderjet reaches 1,001 km/h — 3.4x the J-20 Kraguj's 295 km/h. The F-84 Thunderjet has an operational range of 1,080 km vs 800 km for the J-20 Kraguj. The F-84 Thunderjet operates at altitudes up to 12,344 m compared to 8,000 m for the J-20 Kraguj. At 10,590 kg MTOW, the F-84 Thunderjet is 6.5x the J-20 Kraguj's 1,624 kg. The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in 7,524 units vs 43 for the J-20 Kraguj. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 16 years before the J-20 Kraguj (1946 vs 1962).

American fighter-bomber of the 1940s–1950s era, notable in the Korean War for close air support and strategic bombing missions.
Republic F-84 Thunderjet Combat profile drawing
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
Yugoslavian light attack aircraft, largely used in the Croatian War of Independence during the early 1990s.
SOKO J-20 Kraguj Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇳🇱 Ex-Yugoslavia
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer SOKO
First flight 21 November 1962
Year introduced 1964
Number produced 43 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 17.0 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m
Height 3.0 m
Length 7.9 m
Maximum speed 295 km/h
Operational range 800 km
Service ceiling 8,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,624 kg
Empty weight 1,130 kg
Total thrust 1 x 254 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-20 Kraguj?
The F-84 Thunderjet is faster with a maximum speed of 1,001 km/h compared to the J-20 Kraguj's 295 km/h, a difference of 706 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-20 Kraguj?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a longer range at 1,080 km compared to the J-20 Kraguj's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-20 Kraguj?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a higher service ceiling at 12,344 meters (40,498 ft) compared to the J-20 Kraguj's 8,000 meters (26,246 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-20 Kraguj?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,590 kg compared to the J-20 Kraguj's 1,624 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-20 Kraguj?
The F-84 Thunderjet is longer at 11.6 meters compared to the J-20 Kraguj's 7.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-20 Kraguj?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 14 years before the J-20 Kraguj which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-20 Kraguj?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 43 units of the J-20 Kraguj.