F-84 Thunderjet vs Sea Harrier
Overview
The F-84 Thunderjet and the Sea Harrier are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and British Aerospace respectively.
Top speed is 1,001 km/h for the F-84 Thunderjet vs 1,145 km/h for the Sea Harrier. The F-84 Thunderjet has an operational range of 1,080 km vs 740 km for the Sea Harrier. The Sea Harrier operates at altitudes up to 16,000 m compared to 12,344 m for the F-84 Thunderjet.
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in 7,524 units vs 111 for the Sea Harrier. Unit cost is $1.4M for the F-84 Thunderjet vs $15.6M for the Sea Harrier. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 32 years before the Sea Harrier (1946 vs 1978).
| 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 |
| British naval short take-off and vertical landing jet fighter, reconnaissance and attack aircraft, developed in the late 1970s and operated from aircraft carriers for air defence and ground attack until the early 21st century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | British Aerospace |
| First flight | 20 August 1978 |
| Year introduced | 1980 |
| Number produced | 111 units |
| Average unit price | $15.6 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 | 18.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 7.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1145 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 740 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 16,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 11,884 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,616 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 96 kN ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-84 Thunderjet or Sea Harrier?
The Sea Harrier is faster with a maximum speed of 1,145 km/h compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h, a difference of 144 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84 Thunderjet or Sea Harrier?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a longer range at 1,080 km compared to the Sea Harrier's 740 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84 Thunderjet or Sea Harrier?
The Sea Harrier has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84 Thunderjet or Sea Harrier?
The Sea Harrier has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,884 kg compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84 Thunderjet or Sea Harrier?
The Sea Harrier is longer at 14.2 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-84 Thunderjet or Sea Harrier?
The Sea Harrier is more expensive at approximately $16 million per unit compared to the F-84 Thunderjet at $1.4 million.
Which entered service first, the F-84 Thunderjet or Sea Harrier?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 30 years before the Sea Harrier which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84 Thunderjet or Sea Harrier?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 111 units of the Sea Harrier.