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F-84 Thunderjet vs Gloster Javelin

F-84 Thunderjet vs Gloster Javelin at a glance — top speed 1,001 vs 1,140 km/h, range 3,218 vs 1,535 km, max takeoff weight 10,590 vs 19,579 kg, built 7,524 vs 436 units.

Republic F-84 Thunderjet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-84 Thunderjet
Gloster Javelin combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Gloster Javelin
Specifications
F-84 Thunderjet Gloster Javelin
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Republic Gloster
First flight 28 February 1946 26 November 1951
Year introduced 1950 1956
Number produced 7524 units 436 units
Average unit price $1.4 million --
Wing area 24.0 m² 86.1 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m 15.9 m
Height 3.8 m 4.9 m
Length 11.6 m 17.3 m
Maximum speed 1001 km/h 1140 km/h
Operational range 3,218 km 1,535 km
Service ceiling 12,344 m 16,093 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,590 kg 19,579 kg
Empty weight 5,200 kg 10,886 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,522 kgf 2 x 5,579 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-84 Thunderjet or Gloster Javelin?
The Gloster Javelin is faster with a maximum speed of 1,140 km/h compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h, a difference of 139 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84 Thunderjet or Gloster Javelin?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a longer range at 3,218 km compared to the Gloster Javelin's 1,535 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84 Thunderjet or Gloster Javelin?
The Gloster Javelin has a higher service ceiling at 16,093 meters (52,798 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84 Thunderjet or Gloster Javelin?
The Gloster Javelin has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,579 kg compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84 Thunderjet or Gloster Javelin?
The Gloster Javelin is longer at 17.3 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-84 Thunderjet or Gloster Javelin?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 6 years before the Gloster Javelin which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84 Thunderjet or Gloster Javelin?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 436 units of the Gloster Javelin.