F-84 Thunderjet vs Jaguar

The F-84 Thunderjet and the Jaguar are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and SEPECAT respectively. Top speed is 1,001 km/h for the F-84 Thunderjet vs 1,593 km/h for the Jaguar. The F-84 Thunderjet has an operational range of 1,080 km vs 815 km for the Jaguar. The Jaguar operates at altitudes up to 14,000 m compared to 12,344 m for the F-84 Thunderjet. The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in 7,524 units vs 573 for the Jaguar. Unit cost is $1.4M for the F-84 Thunderjet vs $10M for the Jaguar. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 22 years before the Jaguar (1946 vs 1968).

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 🇺🇸 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
British-French strike aircraft, developed during the Cold War, extensively deployed in multiple conflicts, including Iraq and Kosovo wars.
SEPECAT Jaguar Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer SEPECAT
First flight 8 September 1968
Year introduced 1972
Number produced 573 units
Average unit price $10 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 24.0 m²
Wingspan 8.7 m
Height 4.9 m
Length 15.5 m
Maximum speed 1593 km/h
Operational range 815 km
Service ceiling 14,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,700 kg
Empty weight 7,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,000 kgf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-84 Thunderjet or Jaguar?
The Jaguar is faster with a maximum speed of 1,593 km/h compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h, a difference of 592 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84 Thunderjet or Jaguar?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a longer range at 1,080 km compared to the Jaguar's 815 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84 Thunderjet or Jaguar?
The Jaguar has a higher service ceiling at 14,000 meters (45,931 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84 Thunderjet or Jaguar?
The Jaguar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,700 kg compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84 Thunderjet or Jaguar?
The Jaguar is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-84 Thunderjet or Jaguar?
The Jaguar is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the F-84 Thunderjet at $1.4 million.
Which entered service first, the F-84 Thunderjet or Jaguar?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 22 years before the Jaguar which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84 Thunderjet or Jaguar?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 573 units of the Jaguar.