F-84 Thunderjet vs Su-15 Flagon
The F-84 Thunderjet and the Su-15 Flagon are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and Sukhoi respectively. Top speed is 1,001 km/h for the F-84 Thunderjet vs 1,971 km/h for the Su-15 Flagon. The F-84 Thunderjet has an operational range of 1,080 km vs 1,380 km for the Su-15 Flagon. The Su-15 Flagon operates at altitudes up to 17,678 m compared to 12,344 m for the F-84 Thunderjet. The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in 7,524 units vs 1,290 for the Su-15 Flagon. Unit cost is $1.4M for the F-84 Thunderjet vs $4M for the Su-15 Flagon. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 16 years before the Su-15 Flagon (1946 vs 1962).
| 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 |
| Soviet interceptor jet, notable for its Cold War service, involved notably in significant incidents such as Korean Air Lines Flight 007. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Sukhoi |
| First flight | 30 May 1962 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 1290 units |
| Average unit price | $4 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 | 34.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1971 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,380 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 17,678 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 7,956 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 4,853 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-84 Thunderjet or Su-15 Flagon?
The Su-15 Flagon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,971 km/h compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h, a difference of 970 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84 Thunderjet or Su-15 Flagon?
The Su-15 Flagon has a longer range at 1,380 km compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,080 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84 Thunderjet or Su-15 Flagon?
The Su-15 Flagon has a higher service ceiling at 17,678 meters (57,998 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84 Thunderjet or Su-15 Flagon?
The Su-15 Flagon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84 Thunderjet or Su-15 Flagon?
The Su-15 Flagon is longer at 16.5 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-84 Thunderjet or Su-15 Flagon?
The Su-15 Flagon is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the F-84 Thunderjet at $1.4 million.
Which entered service first, the F-84 Thunderjet or Su-15 Flagon?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 17 years before the Su-15 Flagon which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84 Thunderjet or Su-15 Flagon?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 1,290 units of the Su-15 Flagon.