F-84 Thunderjet vs MiG-25 Foxbat
The F-84 Thunderjet and the MiG-25 Foxbat are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. The MiG-25 Foxbat reaches 3,000 km/h — 3.0x the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h. The F-84 Thunderjet has an operational range of 1,080 km vs 1,860 km for the MiG-25 Foxbat. The MiG-25 Foxbat operates at altitudes up to 20,700 m compared to 12,344 m for the F-84 Thunderjet. At 36,200 kg MTOW, the MiG-25 Foxbat is 3.4x the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg. The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in 7,524 units vs 1,186 for the MiG-25 Foxbat. Unit cost is $1.4M for the F-84 Thunderjet vs $15M for the MiG-25 Foxbat. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 18 years before the MiG-25 Foxbat (1946 vs 1964).
| 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 |
| Soviet interceptor and reconnaissance aircraft, operational during the Cold War, renowned for its high-speed performance. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Mikoyan-Gurevitch |
| First flight | 6 March 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1970 |
| Number produced | 1186 units |
| Average unit price | $15 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 | 61.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 23.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 3000 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,860 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 20,700 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 36,200 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 20,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 7,492 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-84 Thunderjet or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat is faster with a maximum speed of 3,000 km/h compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h, a difference of 1,999 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84 Thunderjet or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat has a longer range at 1,860 km compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,080 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84 Thunderjet or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat has a higher service ceiling at 20,700 meters (67,913 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84 Thunderjet or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 36,200 kg compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84 Thunderjet or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat is longer at 23.8 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-84 Thunderjet or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the F-84 Thunderjet at $1.4 million.
Which entered service first, the F-84 Thunderjet or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 20 years before the MiG-25 Foxbat which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84 Thunderjet or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 1,186 units of the MiG-25 Foxbat.