F-84 Thunderjet vs MiG-31 Foxhound

Overview

The F-84 Thunderjet and the MiG-31 Foxhound are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.

The MiG-31 Foxhound 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 3,000 km for the MiG-31 Foxhound. The MiG-31 Foxhound operates at altitudes up to 20,600 m compared to 12,344 m for the F-84 Thunderjet. At 46,200 kg MTOW, the MiG-31 Foxhound is 4.4x the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.

The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in 7,524 units vs 519 for the MiG-31 Foxhound. Unit cost is $1.4M for the F-84 Thunderjet vs $55M for the MiG-31 Foxhound. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 29 years before the MiG-31 Foxhound (1946 vs 1975).

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-31 Foxhound

Soviet interceptor jet, famed for its Cold War period deployment, primarily used for high-speed, high-altitude defensive missions.
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-31 Foxhound Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevitch
First flight 16 September 1975
Year introduced 1983
Number produced 519 units
Average unit price $55 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-31 Foxhound

Wing area 61.6 m² ◉
Wingspan 13.5 m ◉
Height 6.2 m ◉
Length 22.7 m ◉
Maximum speed 3000 km/h ◉
Operational range 3,000 km ◉
Service ceiling 20,600 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 46,200 kg ◉
Empty weight 21,830 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 9,500 kgf ◉

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-84 Thunderjet or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound 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-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,080 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84 Thunderjet or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has a higher service ceiling at 20,600 meters (67,585 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84 Thunderjet or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 46,200 kg compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84 Thunderjet or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-84 Thunderjet or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound is more expensive at approximately $55 million per unit compared to the F-84 Thunderjet at $1.4 million.
Which entered service first, the F-84 Thunderjet or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 33 years before the MiG-31 Foxhound which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84 Thunderjet or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 519 units of the MiG-31 Foxhound.

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