F-84 Thunderjet vs OV-10 Bronco
Overview
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. | |
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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 light attack and observation aircraft, notable for its use during the Vietnam War, especially in counter-insurgency operations. | |
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| 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 533 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.