F-84 Thunderjet vs Mirage F1

Overview

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 β€” 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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 πŸ‡«πŸ‡· 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 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.1 m β—‰
Height 3.8 m β—‰
Length 11.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1001 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,080 km β—‰
Service ceiling 12,344 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 10,590 kg β—‰
Empty weight 5,200 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 2,522 kgf β—‰
Wing area 25.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 8.5 m β—‰
Height 4.6 m β—‰
Length 15.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2350 km/h β—‰
Operational range 425 km β—‰
Service ceiling 20,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 15,200 kg β—‰
Empty weight 8,024 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 5,550 kgf β—‰

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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.