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F-84 Thunderjet vs J-7 Fishcan

Republic F-84 Thunderjet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-84 Thunderjet
Chengdu J-7 Fishcan combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-7 Fishcan
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Specifications
F-84 Thunderjet J-7 Fishcan
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Republic Chengdu
First flight 28 February 1946 17 January 1966
Year introduced 1950 1966
Number produced 7524 units 2400 units
Average unit price $1.4 million $2 million
Wing area 24.0 m² 24.9 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m 8.3 m
Height 3.8 m 4.1 m
Length 11.6 m 14.0 m
Maximum speed 1001 km/h 2200 km/h
Operational range 1,080 km 850 km
Service ceiling 12,344 m 17,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,590 kg 9,100 kg
Empty weight 5,200 kg 5,292 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,522 kgf 1 x 4,488 kgf
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Overview

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).

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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.