F-84 Thunderjet vs SO 4050 Vautour

The F-84 Thunderjet and the SO 4050 Vautour are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and Sud Aviation respectively. Top speed is 1,001 km/h for the F-84 Thunderjet vs 1,106 km/h for the SO 4050 Vautour. The F-84 Thunderjet has an operational range of 1,080 km vs 1,200 km for the SO 4050 Vautour. The SO 4050 Vautour operates at altitudes up to 15,200 m compared to 12,344 m for the F-84 Thunderjet. The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in 7,524 units vs 149 for the SO 4050 Vautour. Unit cost is $1.4M for the F-84 Thunderjet vs $2M for the SO 4050 Vautour. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 6 years before the SO 4050 Vautour (1946 vs 1952).

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
French jet-powered multirole aircraft, developed in the 1950s, utilized in combat operations during the Six-Day War by Israel.
Sud Aviation SO 4050 Vautour Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sud Aviation
First flight 16 October 1952
Year introduced 1956
Number produced 149 units
Average unit price $2 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 45.0 m²
Wingspan 15.1 m
Height 4.9 m
Length 15.6 m
Maximum speed 1106 km/h
Operational range 1,200 km
Service ceiling 15,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 21,000 kg
Empty weight 10,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,400 kgf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-84 Thunderjet or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour is faster with a maximum speed of 1,106 km/h compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h, a difference of 105 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84 Thunderjet or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour has a longer range at 1,200 km compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,080 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84 Thunderjet or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour has a higher service ceiling at 15,200 meters (49,868 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84 Thunderjet or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 21,000 kg compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84 Thunderjet or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour is longer at 15.6 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-84 Thunderjet or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the F-84 Thunderjet at $1.4 million.
Which entered service first, the F-84 Thunderjet or SO 4050 Vautour?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 6 years before the SO 4050 Vautour which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84 Thunderjet or SO 4050 Vautour?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 149 units of the SO 4050 Vautour.