F-84 Thunderjet vs OV-10 Bronco

The F-84 Thunderjet and the OV-10 Bronco are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and North American respectively. The F-84 Thunderjet reaches 1,001 km/h — 2.2x the OV-10 Bronco's 452 km/h. The F-84 Thunderjet has an operational range of 1,080 km vs 367 km for the OV-10 Bronco. The F-84 Thunderjet operates at altitudes up to 12,344 m compared to 8,780 m for the OV-10 Bronco. The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in 7,524 units vs 360 for the OV-10 Bronco. Unit cost is $1.4M for the F-84 Thunderjet vs $1M for the OV-10 Bronco. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 19 years before the OV-10 Bronco (1946 vs 1965).

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 🇺🇸 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 light attack and observation aircraft, notable for its use during the Vietnam War, especially in counter-insurgency operations.
North American OV-10 Bronco Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American
First flight 16 July 1965
Year introduced 1967
Number produced 360 units
Average unit price $1 million
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 88.7 m²
Wingspan 12.2 m
Height 4.6 m
Length 12.7 m
Maximum speed 452 km/h
Operational range 367 km
Service ceiling 8,780 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,552 kg
Empty weight 3,261 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,066 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-84 Thunderjet or OV-10 Bronco?
The F-84 Thunderjet is faster with a maximum speed of 1,001 km/h compared to the OV-10 Bronco's 452 km/h, a difference of 549 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84 Thunderjet or OV-10 Bronco?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a longer range at 1,080 km compared to the OV-10 Bronco's 367 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84 Thunderjet or OV-10 Bronco?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a higher service ceiling at 12,344 meters (40,498 ft) compared to the OV-10 Bronco's 8,780 meters (28,805 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84 Thunderjet or OV-10 Bronco?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,590 kg compared to the OV-10 Bronco's 6,552 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84 Thunderjet or OV-10 Bronco?
The OV-10 Bronco is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-84 Thunderjet or OV-10 Bronco?
The F-84 Thunderjet is more expensive at approximately $1.4 million per unit compared to the OV-10 Bronco at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-84 Thunderjet or OV-10 Bronco?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 17 years before the OV-10 Bronco which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84 Thunderjet or OV-10 Bronco?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 360 units of the OV-10 Bronco.