F-84 Thunderjet vs J-35 Draken
Overview
The F-84 Thunderjet and the J-35 Draken are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and Saab respectively.
The J-35 Draken reaches 2,120 km/h — 2.1x the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h. The F-84 Thunderjet has an operational range of 1,080 km vs 2,750 km for the J-35 Draken. The J-35 Draken operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 12,344 m for the F-84 Thunderjet.
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in 7,524 units vs 651 for the J-35 Draken. Unit cost is $1.4M for the F-84 Thunderjet vs $2.5M for the J-35 Draken. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 9 years before the J-35 Draken (1946 vs 1955).
| American fighter-bomber of the 1940s–1950s era, notable in the Korean War for close air support and strategic bombing missions. | |
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| 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 fighter jet from the Cold War era, renowned for Arctic Circle operations and exports to Denmark, Finland and Austria. | |
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| Origin country | 🇸🇪 Sweden |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Saab |
| First flight | 25 October 1955 |
| Year introduced | 1959 |
| Number produced | 651 units |
| Average unit price | $2.5 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 | 49.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 15.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2120 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,750 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 20,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 16,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 7,865 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 5,759 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-35 Draken?
The J-35 Draken is faster with a maximum speed of 2,120 km/h compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h, a difference of 1,119 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-35 Draken?
The J-35 Draken has a longer range at 2,750 km compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,080 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-35 Draken?
The J-35 Draken has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-35 Draken?
The J-35 Draken has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16,000 kg compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-35 Draken?
The J-35 Draken is longer at 15.3 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-35 Draken?
The J-35 Draken is more expensive at approximately $2.5 million per unit compared to the F-84 Thunderjet at $1.4 million.
Which entered service first, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-35 Draken?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 9 years before the J-35 Draken which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-35 Draken?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 651 units of the J-35 Draken.