F-84 Thunderjet vs MiG-25 Foxbat

Overview

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 β€” 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.
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
Soviet interceptor and reconnaissance aircraft, operational during the Cold War, renowned for its high-speed performance.
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-25 Foxbat combat aircraft side profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ 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 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 β—‰
Service ceiling 12,344 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 10,590 kg β—‰
Empty weight 5,200 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 2,522 kgf β—‰
Wing area 61.4 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 14.0 m β—‰
Height 6.1 m β—‰
Length 23.8 m β—‰
Maximum speed 3000 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,860 km β—‰
Service ceiling 20,700 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 36,200 kg β—‰
Empty weight 20,000 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 7,492 kgf β—‰

Performance Radar Chart

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.