F-84 Thunderjet vs F-2

Overview

The F-84 Thunderjet and the F-2 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and Mitsubishi respectively.

The F-2 reaches 2,124 km/h β€” 2.1x the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h. The F-84 Thunderjet has an operational range of 1,080 km vs 833 km for the F-2. The F-2 operates at altitudes up to 17,983 m compared to 12,344 m for the F-84 Thunderjet. At 22,090 kg MTOW, the F-2 is 2.1x the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.

The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in 7,524 units vs 98 for the F-2. Unit cost is $1.4M for the F-84 Thunderjet vs $100M for the F-2. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 49 years before the F-2 (1946 vs 1995).

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

F-2

Japanese multirole fighter, derived from the F-16, extensively operational since the 2000s in Japan's Air Self-Defense Force.
Mitsubishi F-2 Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mitsubishi
First flight 7 October 1995
Year introduced 2000
Number produced 98 units
Average unit price $100 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—‰

F-2

Wing area 34.8 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.1 m β—‰
Height 4.7 m β—‰
Length 15.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2124 km/h β—‰
Operational range 833 km β—‰
Service ceiling 17,983 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 22,090 kg β—‰
Empty weight 9,525 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 7,711 kgf β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-84 Thunderjet or F-2?
The F-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,124 km/h compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h, a difference of 1,123 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84 Thunderjet or F-2?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a longer range at 1,080 km compared to the F-2's 833 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84 Thunderjet or F-2?
The F-2 has a higher service ceiling at 17,983 meters (58,999 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84 Thunderjet or F-2?
The F-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,090 kg compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84 Thunderjet or F-2?
The F-2 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 F-2?
The F-2 is more expensive at approximately $100 million per unit compared to the F-84 Thunderjet at $1.4 million.
Which entered service first, the F-84 Thunderjet or F-2?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 50 years before the F-2 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84 Thunderjet or F-2?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 98 units of the F-2.