F-84 Thunderjet vs Mirage F1

The F-84 Thunderjet and the Mirage F1 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and Dassault respectively. The Mirage F1 reaches 2,350 km/h — 2.3x the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h. The F-84 Thunderjet has an operational range of 1,080 km vs 425 km for the Mirage F1. The Mirage F1 operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 12,344 m for the F-84 Thunderjet. The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in 7,524 units vs 726 for the Mirage F1. Unit cost is $1.4M for the F-84 Thunderjet vs $8M for the Mirage F1. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 20 years before the Mirage F1 (1946 vs 1966).

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
French tactical fighter jet, prominent during the Cold War, extensively deployed in various intercontinental conflicts.
Dassault Mirage F1 Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault
First flight 23 December 1966
Year introduced 1973
Number produced 726 units
Average unit price $8 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 25.0 m²
Wingspan 8.5 m
Height 4.6 m
Length 15.5 m
Maximum speed 2350 km/h
Operational range 425 km
Service ceiling 20,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,200 kg
Empty weight 8,024 kg
Total thrust 1 x 5,550 kgf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-84 Thunderjet or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,350 km/h compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h, a difference of 1,349 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84 Thunderjet or Mirage F1?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a longer range at 1,080 km compared to the Mirage F1's 425 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84 Thunderjet or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84 Thunderjet or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,200 kg compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84 Thunderjet or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-84 Thunderjet or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the F-84 Thunderjet at $1.4 million.
Which entered service first, the F-84 Thunderjet or Mirage F1?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 23 years before the Mirage F1 which entered service in 1973.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84 Thunderjet or Mirage F1?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 726 units of the Mirage F1.