F-84 Thunderjet vs J-5 Fresco

Overview

The F-84 Thunderjet and the J-5 Fresco are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and Shenyang respectively.

Top speed is 1,001 km/h for the F-84 Thunderjet vs 1,130 km/h for the J-5 Fresco. The F-84 Thunderjet has an operational range of 1,080 km vs 1,424 km for the J-5 Fresco. The J-5 Fresco operates at altitudes up to 16,500 m compared to 12,344 m for the F-84 Thunderjet.

The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in 7,524 units vs 767 for the J-5 Fresco. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 10 years before the J-5 Fresco (1946 vs 1956).

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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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
Chinese single-seat jet interceptor and fighter aircraft, derived from the Soviet MiG-17, developed in the mid-1950s and widely operated during the Cold War.
Shenyang J-5 Fresco Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang
First flight 19 July 1956
Year introduced 1956
Number produced 767 units
Average unit price --
Wing area 24.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.1 m β—‰
Height 3.8 m β—‰
Length 11.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1001 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,080 km β—‰
Service ceiling 12,344 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 10,590 kg β—‰
Empty weight 5,200 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 2,522 kgf β—‰
Wing area 22.6 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 9.6 m β—‰
Height 3.8 m β—‰
Length 11.1 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1130 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,424 km β—‰
Service ceiling 16,500 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 6,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 3,939 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 25 kN β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-5 Fresco?
The J-5 Fresco is faster with a maximum speed of 1,130 km/h compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h, a difference of 129 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-5 Fresco?
The J-5 Fresco has a longer range at 1,424 km compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,080 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-5 Fresco?
The J-5 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 16,500 meters (54,133 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-5 Fresco?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,590 kg compared to the J-5 Fresco's 6,000 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-5 Fresco?
The F-84 Thunderjet is longer at 11.6 meters compared to the J-5 Fresco's 11.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-5 Fresco?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 6 years before the J-5 Fresco which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-5 Fresco?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 767 units of the J-5 Fresco.