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F-84 Thunderjet vs MiG-9 Fargo

Republic F-84 Thunderjet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-84 Thunderjet
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-9 Fargo combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-9 Fargo
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Specifications
F-84 Thunderjet MiG-9 Fargo
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Republic Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 28 February 1946 24 April 1946
Year introduced 1950 1948
Number produced 7524 units 610 units
Average unit price $1.4 million --
Wing area 24.0 m² 18.2 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m 10.0 m
Height 3.8 m 3.2 m
Length 11.6 m 9.8 m
Maximum speed 1001 km/h 910 km/h
Operational range 1,080 km 800 km
Service ceiling 12,344 m 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,590 kg 4,860 kg
Empty weight 5,200 kg 3,283 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,522 kgf 2 x 800 kgf
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Overview

The F-84 Thunderjet and the MiG-9 Fargo are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and Mikoyan-Gurevich respectively.

Top speed is 1,001 km/h for the F-84 Thunderjet vs 910 km/h for the MiG-9 Fargo. The F-84 Thunderjet has an operational range of 1,080 km vs 800 km for the MiG-9 Fargo. The MiG-9 Fargo operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 12,344 m for the F-84 Thunderjet. At 10,590 kg MTOW, the F-84 Thunderjet is 2.2x the MiG-9 Fargo's 4,860 kg.

The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in 7,524 units vs 610 for the MiG-9 Fargo.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-84 Thunderjet or MiG-9 Fargo?
The F-84 Thunderjet is faster with a maximum speed of 1,001 km/h compared to the MiG-9 Fargo's 910 km/h, a difference of 91 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84 Thunderjet or MiG-9 Fargo?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a longer range at 1,080 km compared to the MiG-9 Fargo's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84 Thunderjet or MiG-9 Fargo?
The MiG-9 Fargo has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84 Thunderjet or MiG-9 Fargo?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,590 kg compared to the MiG-9 Fargo's 4,860 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84 Thunderjet or MiG-9 Fargo?
The F-84 Thunderjet is longer at 11.6 meters compared to the MiG-9 Fargo's 9.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-84 Thunderjet or MiG-9 Fargo?
The MiG-9 Fargo entered service first in 1948, 2 years before the F-84 Thunderjet which entered service in 1950.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84 Thunderjet or MiG-9 Fargo?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 610 units of the MiG-9 Fargo.