F-84 Thunderjet vs O-2 Skymaster
Overview
The F-84 Thunderjet and the O-2 Skymaster are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and Cessna respectively.
The F-84 Thunderjet reaches 1,001 km/h — 3.1x the O-2 Skymaster's 320 km/h. The F-84 Thunderjet has an operational range of 1,080 km vs 1,710 km for the O-2 Skymaster. The F-84 Thunderjet operates at altitudes up to 12,344 m compared to 6,000 m for the O-2 Skymaster. At 10,590 kg MTOW, the F-84 Thunderjet is 4.3x the O-2 Skymaster's 2,449 kg.
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in 7,524 units vs 532 for the O-2 Skymaster. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 21 years before the O-2 Skymaster (1946 vs 1967).
| American fighter-bomber of the 1940s–1950s era, notable in the Korean War for close air support and strategic bombing missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 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 |
| American military forward air control and psychological operations aircraft, used between 1967 and 2010. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 1 January 1967 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 532 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 24.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1001 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,080 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,344 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,590 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 5,200 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 2,522 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 18.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 320 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,710 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,449 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,292 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 80 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 O-2 Skymaster has a longer range at 1,710 km compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,080 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.