F-84 Thunderjet vs J-29 Tunnan

American fighter-bomber of the 1940s–1950s era, notable in the Korean War for close air support and strategic bombing missions.
Picture of F-84 Thunderjet
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
Swedish jet fighter, developed during the 1940s, renowned for Cold War operations and United Nations deployment in Congo Conflict.
Picture of J-29 Tunnan
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab
First flight 1 September 1948
Year introduced 1952
Number produced 661 units
Average unit price $1 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
Profile drawing of Republic F-84 Thunderjet
Wing area 24.2 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m
Height 3.8 m
Length 11.0 m
Maximum speed 1060 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km
Service ceiling 15,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,375 kg
Empty weight 4,845 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,753 kgf
Profile drawing of Saab J-29 Tunnan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-29 Tunnan?
The J-29 Tunnan is faster with a maximum speed of 1,060 km/h compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h, a difference of 59 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-29 Tunnan?
The J-29 Tunnan has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,080 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-29 Tunnan?
The J-29 Tunnan has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-29 Tunnan?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,590 kg compared to the J-29 Tunnan's 8,375 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-29 Tunnan?
The F-84 Thunderjet is longer at 11.6 meters compared to the J-29 Tunnan's 11.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-29 Tunnan?
The F-84 Thunderjet is more expensive at approximately $1.4 million per unit compared to the J-29 Tunnan at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-29 Tunnan?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 2 years before the J-29 Tunnan which entered service in 1952.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-29 Tunnan?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 661 units of the J-29 Tunnan.