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F-84 Thunderjet vs J-29 Tunnan

F-84 Thunderjet vs J-29 Tunnan at a glance — top speed 1,001 vs 1,060 km/h, range 3,218 vs 1,100 km, max takeoff weight 10,590 vs 8,375 kg, built 7,524 vs 661 units.

Republic F-84 Thunderjet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-84 Thunderjet
Saab J-29 Tunnan combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 J-29 Tunnan
Specifications
F-84 Thunderjet J-29 Tunnan
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Republic Saab
First flight 28 February 1946 1 September 1948
Year introduced 1950 1952
Number produced 7524 units 661 units
Average unit price $1.4 million $1 million
Wing area 24.0 m² 24.2 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m 10.2 m
Height 3.8 m 3.8 m
Length 11.6 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 1001 km/h 1060 km/h
Operational range 3,218 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 12,344 m 15,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,590 kg 8,375 kg
Empty weight 5,200 kg 4,845 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,522 kgf 1 x 2,753 kgf
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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 F-84 Thunderjet has a longer range at 3,218 km compared to the J-29 Tunnan's 1,100 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.