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F-84 Thunderjet vs La-7 Fin

Republic F-84 Thunderjet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-84 Thunderjet
Lavochkin La-7 Fin combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 La-7 Fin
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Specifications
F-84 Thunderjet La-7 Fin
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Republic Lavochkin
First flight 28 February 1946 1 February 1944
Year introduced 1950 1944
Number produced 7524 units 5753 units
Average unit price $1.4 million --
Wing area 24.0 m² 17.6 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m 9.8 m
Height 3.8 m 2.5 m
Length 11.6 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 1001 km/h 661 km/h
Operational range 1,080 km 665 km
Service ceiling 12,344 m 10,450 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,590 kg 3,315 kg
Empty weight 5,200 kg 2,638 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,522 kgf 1 x 1,380 kW
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Overview

The F-84 Thunderjet and the La-7 Fin are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and Lavochkin respectively.

Top speed is 1,001 km/h for the F-84 Thunderjet vs 661 km/h for the La-7 Fin. The F-84 Thunderjet has an operational range of 1,080 km vs 665 km for the La-7 Fin. The F-84 Thunderjet operates at altitudes up to 12,344 m compared to 10,450 m for the La-7 Fin. At 10,590 kg MTOW, the F-84 Thunderjet is 3.2x the La-7 Fin's 3,315 kg.

The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in 7,524 units vs 5,753 for the La-7 Fin. The La-7 Fin first flew 2 years before the F-84 Thunderjet (1944 vs 1946).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-84 Thunderjet or La-7 Fin?
The F-84 Thunderjet is faster with a maximum speed of 1,001 km/h compared to the La-7 Fin's 661 km/h, a difference of 340 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84 Thunderjet or La-7 Fin?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a longer range at 1,080 km compared to the La-7 Fin's 665 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84 Thunderjet or La-7 Fin?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a higher service ceiling at 12,344 meters (40,498 ft) compared to the La-7 Fin's 10,450 meters (34,284 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84 Thunderjet or La-7 Fin?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,590 kg compared to the La-7 Fin's 3,315 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84 Thunderjet or La-7 Fin?
The F-84 Thunderjet is longer at 11.6 meters compared to the La-7 Fin's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-84 Thunderjet or La-7 Fin?
The La-7 Fin entered service first in 1944, 6 years before the F-84 Thunderjet which entered service in 1950.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84 Thunderjet or La-7 Fin?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 5,753 units of the La-7 Fin.