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F-84 Thunderjet vs Su-15 Flagon

Republic F-84 Thunderjet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-84 Thunderjet
Sukhoi Su-15 Flagon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-15 Flagon
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Specifications
F-84 Thunderjet Su-15 Flagon
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Republic Sukhoi
First flight 28 February 1946 30 May 1962
Year introduced 1950 1965
Number produced 7524 units 1290 units
Average unit price $1.4 million $4 million
Wing area 24.0 m² 36.6 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m 9.4 m
Height 3.8 m 4.8 m
Length 11.6 m 19.6 m
Maximum speed 1001 km/h 2230 km/h
Operational range 1,080 km 1,380 km
Service ceiling 12,344 m 18,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,590 kg 17,900 kg
Empty weight 5,200 kg 10,760 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,522 kgf 2 x 7,138 kgf
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Overview

The F-84 Thunderjet and the Su-15 Flagon are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and Sukhoi respectively.

The Su-15 Flagon reaches 2,230 km/h — 2.2:1 the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h. 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 18,100 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).

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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 2,230 km/h compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h, a difference of 1,229 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 18,100 meters (59,383 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 17,900 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 19.6 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, 15 years before the Su-15 Flagon which entered service in 1965.
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.