F-84 Thunderjet vs OV-1 Mohawk

Overview

The F-84 Thunderjet and the OV-1 Mohawk are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and Grumman respectively.

The F-84 Thunderjet reaches 1,001 km/h β€” 2.0x the OV-1 Mohawk's 491 km/h. The F-84 Thunderjet has an operational range of 1,080 km vs 1,519 km for the OV-1 Mohawk. The F-84 Thunderjet operates at altitudes up to 12,344 m compared to 7,600 m for the OV-1 Mohawk.

The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in 7,524 units vs 380 for the OV-1 Mohawk. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 13 years before the OV-1 Mohawk (1946 vs 1959).

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
American twin-turboprop armed military observation and battlefield surveillance aircraft, developed in the late 1950s and operated from short, unimproved runways in support of ground forces.
Grumman OV-1 Mohawk Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman
First flight 14 April 1959
Year introduced 1961
Number produced 380 units
Average unit price --
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—‰
Wing area 33.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 14.6 m β—‰
Height 3.9 m β—‰
Length 12.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 491 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,519 km β—‰
Service ceiling 7,600 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 8,214 kg β—‰
Empty weight 5,468 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 500 kW β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-84 Thunderjet or OV-1 Mohawk?
The F-84 Thunderjet is faster with a maximum speed of 1,001 km/h compared to the OV-1 Mohawk's 491 km/h, a difference of 510 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84 Thunderjet or OV-1 Mohawk?
The OV-1 Mohawk has a longer range at 1,519 km compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,080 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84 Thunderjet or OV-1 Mohawk?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a higher service ceiling at 12,344 meters (40,498 ft) compared to the OV-1 Mohawk's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84 Thunderjet or OV-1 Mohawk?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,590 kg compared to the OV-1 Mohawk's 8,214 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84 Thunderjet or OV-1 Mohawk?
The OV-1 Mohawk is longer at 12.5 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-84 Thunderjet or OV-1 Mohawk?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 11 years before the OV-1 Mohawk which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84 Thunderjet or OV-1 Mohawk?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 380 units of the OV-1 Mohawk.