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 — 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).

F-84 Thunderjet

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 profile drawing
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
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MiG-25 Foxbat

Soviet interceptor and reconnaissance aircraft, operational during the Cold War, renowned for its high-speed performance.
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-25 Foxbat Combat profile drawing
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
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F-84 Thunderjet

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 ◉

MiG-25 Foxbat

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.

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