F-84 Thunderjet vs Su-24 Fencer

The F-84 Thunderjet and the Su-24 Fencer are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and Sukhoi respectively. Top speed is 1,001 km/h for the F-84 Thunderjet vs 1,450 km/h for the Su-24 Fencer. The F-84 Thunderjet has an operational range of 1,080 km vs 615 km for the Su-24 Fencer. The Su-24 Fencer operates at altitudes up to 16,500 m compared to 12,344 m for the F-84 Thunderjet. At 39,700 kg MTOW, the Su-24 Fencer is 3.7x the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg. The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in 7,524 units vs 1,400 for the Su-24 Fencer. Unit cost is $1.4M for the F-84 Thunderjet vs $25M for the Su-24 Fencer. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 21 years before the Su-24 Fencer (1946 vs 1967).

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
Soviet strike/bomber, distinctively recognized in Afghanistan conflicts during the Cold War, extensively served in post-Soviet states and naval aviation.
Sukhoi Su-24 Fencer Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi
First flight 2 July 1967
Year introduced 1973
Number produced 1400 units
Average unit price $25 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 46.4 m²
Wingspan 17.6 m
Height 6.2 m
Length 24.5 m
Maximum speed 1450 km/h
Operational range 615 km
Service ceiling 16,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 39,700 kg
Empty weight 22,320 kg
Total thrust 2 x 15,574 kgf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-84 Thunderjet or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,450 km/h compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h, a difference of 449 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84 Thunderjet or Su-24 Fencer?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a longer range at 1,080 km compared to the Su-24 Fencer's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84 Thunderjet or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer has a higher service ceiling at 16,500 meters (54,133 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84 Thunderjet or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 39,700 kg compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84 Thunderjet or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-84 Thunderjet or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the F-84 Thunderjet at $1.4 million.
Which entered service first, the F-84 Thunderjet or Su-24 Fencer?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 23 years before the Su-24 Fencer which entered service in 1973.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84 Thunderjet or Su-24 Fencer?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 1,400 units of the Su-24 Fencer.