F-84 Thunderjet vs J-7 Fishcan
The F-84 Thunderjet and the J-7 Fishcan are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and Chengdu respectively. The J-7 Fishcan reaches 2,200 km/h — 2.2x the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h. The F-84 Thunderjet has an operational range of 1,080 km vs 850 km for the J-7 Fishcan. The J-7 Fishcan operates at altitudes up to 17,500 m compared to 12,344 m for the F-84 Thunderjet. The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in 7,524 units vs 2,400 for the J-7 Fishcan. Unit cost is $1.4M for the F-84 Thunderjet vs $2M for the J-7 Fishcan. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 20 years before the J-7 Fishcan (1946 vs 1966).
| 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 |
| Chinese jet fighter, notable for usage in the late Cold War era, widely deployed in the Third Taiwan Strait Crisis. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Chengdu |
| First flight | 17 January 1966 |
| Year introduced | 1966 |
| Number produced | 2400 units |
| Average unit price | $2 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 | 24.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2200 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 850 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 17,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 9,100 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 5,292 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 4,488 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-7 Fishcan?
The J-7 Fishcan is faster with a maximum speed of 2,200 km/h compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h, a difference of 1,199 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-7 Fishcan?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a longer range at 1,080 km compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 850 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-7 Fishcan?
The J-7 Fishcan has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-7 Fishcan?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,590 kg compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 9,100 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-7 Fishcan?
The J-7 Fishcan is longer at 13.9 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-7 Fishcan?
The J-7 Fishcan is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the F-84 Thunderjet at $1.4 million.
Which entered service first, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-7 Fishcan?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 16 years before the J-7 Fishcan which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-7 Fishcan?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 2,400 units of the J-7 Fishcan.