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F-84 Thunderjet vs SO 4050 Vautour

Republic F-84 Thunderjet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-84 Thunderjet
Sud Aviation SO 4050 Vautour combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 SO 4050 Vautour
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Specifications
F-84 Thunderjet SO 4050 Vautour
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Republic Sud Aviation
First flight 28 February 1946 16 October 1952
Year introduced 1950 1956
Number produced 7524 units 149 units
Average unit price $1.4 million $2 million
Wing area 24.0 m² 45.0 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m 15.1 m
Height 3.8 m 4.9 m
Length 11.6 m 15.6 m
Maximum speed 1001 km/h 1106 km/h
Operational range 1,080 km 1,200 km
Service ceiling 12,344 m 15,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,590 kg 21,000 kg
Empty weight 5,200 kg 10,000 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,522 kgf 2 x 7,400 kgf
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Overview

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).

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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.