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F-84 Thunderjet vs Mirage III / 5 / 50

F-84 Thunderjet vs Mirage III / 5 / 50 at a glance — top speed 1,001 vs 2,350 km/h, range 3,218 vs 3,335 km, max takeoff weight 10,590 vs 12,000 kg, built 7,524 vs 1,422 units.

Republic F-84 Thunderjet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-84 Thunderjet
Dassault Mirage III / 5 / 50 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Mirage III / 5 / 50
Specifications
F-84 Thunderjet Mirage III / 5 / 50
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Republic Dassault
First flight 28 February 1946 17 November 1956
Year introduced 1950 1961
Number produced 7524 units 1422 units
Average unit price $1.4 million $5 million
Wing area 24.0 m² 34.8 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m 8.2 m
Height 3.8 m 4.5 m
Length 11.6 m 15.3 m
Maximum speed 1001 km/h 2350 km/h
Operational range 3,218 km 3,335 km
Service ceiling 12,344 m 17,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,590 kg 12,000 kg
Empty weight 5,200 kg 6,740 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,522 kgf 1 x 6,200 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-84 Thunderjet or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 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 III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 has a longer range at 3,335 km compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 3,218 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84 Thunderjet or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 has a higher service ceiling at 17,000 meters (55,774 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84 Thunderjet or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84 Thunderjet or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 is longer at 15.3 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-84 Thunderjet or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the F-84 Thunderjet at $1.4 million.
Which entered service first, the F-84 Thunderjet or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 11 years before the Mirage III / 5 / 50 which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84 Thunderjet or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 1,422 units of the Mirage III / 5 / 50.