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F-84 Thunderjet vs O-2 Skymaster

F-84 Thunderjet vs O-2 Skymaster at a glance — top speed 1,001 vs 320 km/h, range 3,218 vs 1,710 km, max takeoff weight 10,590 vs 2,449 kg, built 7,524 vs 532 units.

Republic F-84 Thunderjet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-84 Thunderjet
Cessna O-2 Skymaster combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 O-2 Skymaster
Specifications
F-84 Thunderjet O-2 Skymaster
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Republic Cessna
First flight 28 February 1946 1 January 1967
Year introduced 1950 1967
Number produced 7524 units 532 units
Average unit price $1.4 million --
Wing area 24.0 m² 18.8 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m 11.6 m
Height 3.8 m 2.8 m
Length 11.6 m 9.1 m
Maximum speed 1001 km/h 320 km/h
Operational range 3,218 km 1,710 km
Service ceiling 12,344 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,590 kg 2,449 kg
Empty weight 5,200 kg 1,292 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,522 kgf 2 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-84 Thunderjet or O-2 Skymaster?
The F-84 Thunderjet is faster with a maximum speed of 1,001 km/h compared to the O-2 Skymaster's 320 km/h, a difference of 681 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84 Thunderjet or O-2 Skymaster?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a longer range at 3,218 km compared to the O-2 Skymaster's 1,710 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84 Thunderjet or O-2 Skymaster?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a higher service ceiling at 12,344 meters (40,498 ft) compared to the O-2 Skymaster's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84 Thunderjet or O-2 Skymaster?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,590 kg compared to the O-2 Skymaster's 2,449 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84 Thunderjet or O-2 Skymaster?
The F-84 Thunderjet is longer at 11.6 meters compared to the O-2 Skymaster's 9.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-84 Thunderjet or O-2 Skymaster?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 17 years before the O-2 Skymaster which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84 Thunderjet or O-2 Skymaster?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 532 units of the O-2 Skymaster.