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F-84 Thunderjet vs Gloster Meteor

F-84 Thunderjet vs Gloster Meteor at a glance — top speed 1,001 vs 966 km/h, range 3,218 vs 966 km, max takeoff weight 10,590 vs 7,121 kg, built 7,524 vs 3,947 units.

Republic F-84 Thunderjet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-84 Thunderjet
Gloster Meteor combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Gloster Meteor
Specifications
F-84 Thunderjet Gloster Meteor
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Republic Gloster
First flight 28 February 1946 5 March 1943
Year introduced 1950 1944
Number produced 7524 units 3947 units
Average unit price $1.4 million --
Wing area 24.0 m² 32.5 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m 11.3 m
Height 3.8 m 4.0 m
Length 11.6 m 13.6 m
Maximum speed 1001 km/h 966 km/h
Operational range 3,218 km 966 km
Service ceiling 12,344 m 13,106 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,590 kg 7,121 kg
Empty weight 5,200 kg 4,846 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,522 kgf 2 x 1,633 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-84 Thunderjet or Gloster Meteor?
The F-84 Thunderjet is faster with a maximum speed of 1,001 km/h compared to the Gloster Meteor's 966 km/h, a difference of 35 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84 Thunderjet or Gloster Meteor?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a longer range at 3,218 km compared to the Gloster Meteor's 966 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84 Thunderjet or Gloster Meteor?
The Gloster Meteor has a higher service ceiling at 13,106 meters (42,998 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84 Thunderjet or Gloster Meteor?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,590 kg compared to the Gloster Meteor's 7,121 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84 Thunderjet or Gloster Meteor?
The Gloster Meteor is longer at 13.6 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-84 Thunderjet or Gloster Meteor?
The Gloster Meteor 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 Gloster Meteor?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 3,947 units of the Gloster Meteor.