F-84 Thunderjet vs MiG-29K Fulcrum-D

The F-84 Thunderjet and the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D reaches 2,200 km/h — 2.2x the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h. The F-84 Thunderjet has an operational range of 1,080 km vs 2,000 km for the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D. The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D operates at altitudes up to 17,500 m compared to 12,344 m for the F-84 Thunderjet. At 24,000 kg MTOW, the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D is 2.3x the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg. The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in 7,524 units vs 81 for the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D. Unit cost is $1.4M for the F-84 Thunderjet vs $35M for the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 61 years before the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D (1946 vs 2007).

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
Soviet multirole fighter, famously employed by Indian Navy in the late 20th century for carrier-based operations.
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-29K Fulcrum-D Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevitch
First flight 22 January 2007
Year introduced 2009
Number produced 81 units
Average unit price $35 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 43.0 m²
Wingspan 12.0 m
Height 4.4 m
Length 17.3 m
Maximum speed 2200 km/h
Operational range 2,000 km
Service ceiling 17,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 24,000 kg
Empty weight 18,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 18,000 kgf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-84 Thunderjet or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D is faster with a maximum speed of 2,200 km/h compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h, a difference of 1,199 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84 Thunderjet or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,080 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84 Thunderjet or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84 Thunderjet or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 24,000 kg compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84 Thunderjet or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D is longer at 17.3 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-84 Thunderjet or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D is more expensive at approximately $35 million per unit compared to the F-84 Thunderjet at $1.4 million.
Which entered service first, the F-84 Thunderjet or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 59 years before the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84 Thunderjet or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 81 units of the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D.