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F-84 Thunderjet vs J-32 Lansen

F-84 Thunderjet vs J-32 Lansen at a glance — top speed 1,001 vs 1,200 km/h, range 3,218 vs 2,000 km, max takeoff weight 10,590 vs 13,500 kg, built 7,524 vs 450 units.

Republic F-84 Thunderjet combat aircraft side profile drawing
Saab J-32 Lansen combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 J-32 Lansen
Specifications
F-84 Thunderjet J-32 Lansen
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Republic Saab
First flight 28 February 1946 3 November 1952
Year introduced 1950 1956
Number produced 7524 units 450 units
Average unit price $1.4 million --
Wing area 24.0 m² 37.4 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m 13.0 m
Height 3.8 m 4.7 m
Length 11.6 m 14.9 m
Maximum speed 1001 km/h 1200 km/h
Operational range 3,218 km 2,000 km
Service ceiling 12,344 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,590 kg 13,500 kg
Empty weight 5,200 kg 7,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,522 kgf 1 x 6,659 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-32 Lansen?
The J-32 Lansen is faster with a maximum speed of 1,200 km/h compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h, a difference of 199 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-32 Lansen?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a longer range at 3,218 km compared to the J-32 Lansen's 2,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-32 Lansen?
The J-32 Lansen has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-32 Lansen?
The J-32 Lansen has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,500 kg compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-32 Lansen?
The J-32 Lansen is longer at 14.9 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-32 Lansen?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 6 years before the J-32 Lansen which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-32 Lansen?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 450 units of the J-32 Lansen.