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F-84 Thunderjet vs Mirage IV

Republic F-84 Thunderjet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-84 Thunderjet
Dassault Mirage IV combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Mirage IV
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Specifications
F-84 Thunderjet Mirage IV
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Republic Dassault
First flight 28 February 1946 17 June 1959
Year introduced 1950 1964
Number produced 7524 units 66 units
Average unit price $1.4 million $15 million
Wing area 24.0 m² 78.0 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m 11.9 m
Height 3.8 m 5.4 m
Length 11.6 m 23.5 m
Maximum speed 1001 km/h 2340 km/h
Operational range 1,080 km 1,240 km
Service ceiling 12,344 m 20,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,590 kg 33,745 kg
Empty weight 5,200 kg 14,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,522 kgf 2 x 9,400 kgf
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Overview

The F-84 Thunderjet and the Mirage IV are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and Dassault respectively.

The Mirage IV reaches 2,340 km/h — 2.3:1 the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h. The F-84 Thunderjet has an operational range of 1,080 km vs 1,240 km for the Mirage IV. The Mirage IV operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 12,344 m for the F-84 Thunderjet. At 33,745 kg MTOW, the Mirage IV is 3.2:1 the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.

The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in 7,524 units vs 66 for the Mirage IV. Unit cost is $1.4M for the F-84 Thunderjet vs $15M for the Mirage IV. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 13 years before the Mirage IV (1946 vs 1959).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-84 Thunderjet or Mirage IV?
The Mirage IV is faster with a maximum speed of 2,340 km/h compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h, a difference of 1,339 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84 Thunderjet or Mirage IV?
The Mirage IV has a longer range at 1,240 km compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,080 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84 Thunderjet or Mirage IV?
The Mirage IV 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 IV?
The Mirage IV has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,745 kg compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84 Thunderjet or Mirage IV?
The Mirage IV is longer at 23.5 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-84 Thunderjet or Mirage IV?
The Mirage IV is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the F-84 Thunderjet at $1.4 million.
Which entered service first, the F-84 Thunderjet or Mirage IV?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 14 years before the Mirage IV which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84 Thunderjet or Mirage IV?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 66 units of the Mirage IV.