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F-84 Thunderjet vs English Electric Lightning

F-84 Thunderjet vs English Electric Lightning at a glance — top speed 1,001 vs 2,414 km/h, range 3,218 vs 1,482 km, max takeoff weight 10,590 vs 20,752 kg, built 7,524 vs 337 units.

Republic F-84 Thunderjet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-84 Thunderjet
English Electric Lightning combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 English Electric Lightning
Specifications
F-84 Thunderjet English Electric Lightning
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Republic English Electric
First flight 28 February 1946 4 August 1954
Year introduced 1950 1960
Number produced 7524 units 337 units
Average unit price $1.4 million $2 million
Wing area 24.0 m² 44.1 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m 10.6 m
Height 3.8 m 6.0 m
Length 11.6 m 16.8 m
Maximum speed 1001 km/h 2414 km/h
Operational range 3,218 km 1,482 km
Service ceiling 12,344 m 16,459 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,590 kg 20,752 kg
Empty weight 5,200 kg 14,092 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,522 kgf 2 x 7,421 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-84 Thunderjet or English Electric Lightning?
The English Electric Lightning is faster with a maximum speed of 2,414 km/h compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h, a difference of 1,413 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84 Thunderjet or English Electric Lightning?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a longer range at 3,218 km compared to the English Electric Lightning's 1,482 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84 Thunderjet or English Electric Lightning?
The English Electric Lightning has a higher service ceiling at 16,459 meters (53,999 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84 Thunderjet or English Electric Lightning?
The English Electric Lightning has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,752 kg compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84 Thunderjet or English Electric Lightning?
The English Electric Lightning is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-84 Thunderjet or English Electric Lightning?
The English Electric Lightning is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the F-84 Thunderjet at $1.4 million.
Which entered service first, the F-84 Thunderjet or English Electric Lightning?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 10 years before the English Electric Lightning which entered service in 1960.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84 Thunderjet or English Electric Lightning?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 337 units of the English Electric Lightning.