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F-84 Thunderjet vs J-5 Fresco

F-84 Thunderjet vs J-5 Fresco at a glance — top speed 1,001 vs 1,130 km/h, range 3,218 vs 1,730 km, max takeoff weight 10,590 vs 6,000 kg, built 7,524 vs 767 units.

Republic F-84 Thunderjet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-84 Thunderjet
Shenyang J-5 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-5 Fresco
Specifications
F-84 Thunderjet J-5 Fresco
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Republic Shenyang
First flight 28 February 1946 19 July 1956
Year introduced 1950 1957
Number produced 7524 units 767 units
Average unit price $1.4 million $600K
Wing area 24.0 m² 22.6 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m 9.6 m
Height 3.8 m 3.8 m
Length 11.6 m 11.1 m
Maximum speed 1001 km/h 1130 km/h
Operational range 3,218 km 1,730 km
Service ceiling 12,344 m 16,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,590 kg 6,000 kg
Empty weight 5,200 kg 3,939 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,522 kgf 1 x 33 kN
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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 F-84 Thunderjet has a longer range at 3,218 km compared to the J-5 Fresco's 1,730 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 is more expensive, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-5 Fresco?
The F-84 Thunderjet is more expensive at approximately $1.4 million per unit compared to the J-5 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-5 Fresco?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 7 years before the J-5 Fresco which entered service in 1957.
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.