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F-84 Thunderjet vs KAAN

Overview

The F-84 Thunderjet and the KAAN are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and TAI respectively.

Top speed is 1,001 km/h for the F-84 Thunderjet vs 1,912 km/h for the KAAN. The KAAN operates at altitudes up to 16,764 m compared to 12,344 m for the F-84 Thunderjet. At 34,750 kg MTOW, the KAAN is 3.3x the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.

The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 78 years before the KAAN (1946 vs 2024).

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 aircraft side profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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
Turkish fifth-generation stealth twin-engine air superiority fighter under development by Turkish Aerospace Industries to replace the Turkish Air Force's F-16 fleet from the late 2020s.
TAI KAAN combat aircraft side profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡· Turkey
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer TAI
First flight 21 February 2024
Year introduced --
Number produced N/A
Average unit price --
Wing area 24.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.1 m β—‰
Height 3.8 m β—‰
Length 11.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1001 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,080 km
Service ceiling 12,344 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 10,590 kg β—‰
Empty weight 5,200 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,522 kgf β—‰
Wing area 71.6 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 13.4 m β—‰
Height 5.0 m β—‰
Length 20.3 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1912 km/h β—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 16,764 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 34,750 kg β—‰
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 66 kN β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-84 Thunderjet or KAAN?
The KAAN is faster with a maximum speed of 1,912 km/h compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h, a difference of 911 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84 Thunderjet or KAAN?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a longer range at 1,080 km compared to the KAAN's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84 Thunderjet or KAAN?
The KAAN has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84 Thunderjet or KAAN?
The KAAN has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 34,750 kg compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84 Thunderjet or KAAN?
The KAAN is longer at 20.3 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.