F-84 Thunderjet vs JL-8
The F-84 Thunderjet and the JL-8 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and Hongdu respectively. Top speed is 1,001 km/h for the F-84 Thunderjet vs 800 km/h for the JL-8. The F-84 Thunderjet has an operational range of 1,080 km vs 2,250 km for the JL-8. The JL-8 operates at altitudes up to 13,600 m compared to 12,344 m for the F-84 Thunderjet. At 10,590 kg MTOW, the F-84 Thunderjet is 2.4x the JL-8's 4,330 kg. The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in 7,524 units vs 500 for the JL-8. Unit cost is $1.4M for the F-84 Thunderjet vs $10M for the JL-8. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 44 years before the JL-8 (1946 vs 1990).
| 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 trainer, developed in the late 20th century, regularly deployed for pilot training and light attack roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China 🇵🇰 Pakistan |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Hongdu |
| First flight | 21 November 1990 |
| Year introduced | 1994 |
| Number produced | 500 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 | 17.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 800 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,250 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,330 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,687 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1,633 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-84 Thunderjet or JL-8?
The F-84 Thunderjet is faster with a maximum speed of 1,001 km/h compared to the JL-8's 800 km/h, a difference of 201 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84 Thunderjet or JL-8?
The JL-8 has a longer range at 2,250 km compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,080 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84 Thunderjet or JL-8?
The JL-8 has a higher service ceiling at 13,600 meters (44,619 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84 Thunderjet or JL-8?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,590 kg compared to the JL-8's 4,330 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84 Thunderjet or JL-8?
The JL-8 is longer at 11.6 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-84 Thunderjet or JL-8?
The JL-8 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 JL-8?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 44 years before the JL-8 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84 Thunderjet or JL-8?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 500 units of the JL-8.