F-84 Thunderjet vs Su-25 Frogfoot

The F-84 Thunderjet and the Su-25 Frogfoot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and Sukhoi respectively. Top speed is 1,001 km/h for the F-84 Thunderjet vs 970 km/h for the Su-25 Frogfoot. The F-84 Thunderjet has an operational range of 1,080 km vs 1,000 km for the Su-25 Frogfoot. The F-84 Thunderjet operates at altitudes up to 12,344 m compared to 7,000 m for the Su-25 Frogfoot. The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in 7,524 units vs 1,000 for the Su-25 Frogfoot. Unit cost is $1.4M for the F-84 Thunderjet vs $11M for the Su-25 Frogfoot. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 29 years before the Su-25 Frogfoot (1946 vs 1975).

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 close air support aircraft, prominent during Afghan War, designed for ground targets engagement under heavy fire conditions.
Sukhoi Su-25 Frogfoot Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi
First flight 22 February 1975
Year introduced 1981
Number produced 1000 units
Average unit price $11 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 30.1 m²
Wingspan 14.4 m
Height 4.8 m
Length 15.5 m
Maximum speed 970 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km
Service ceiling 7,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 17,600 kg
Empty weight 9,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,100 kgf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-84 Thunderjet or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The F-84 Thunderjet is faster with a maximum speed of 1,001 km/h compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 970 km/h, a difference of 31 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84 Thunderjet or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a longer range at 1,080 km compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84 Thunderjet or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a higher service ceiling at 12,344 meters (40,498 ft) compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84 Thunderjet or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,600 kg compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84 Thunderjet or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-84 Thunderjet or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot is more expensive at approximately $11 million per unit compared to the F-84 Thunderjet at $1.4 million.
Which entered service first, the F-84 Thunderjet or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 31 years before the Su-25 Frogfoot which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84 Thunderjet or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 1,000 units of the Su-25 Frogfoot.