F-84 Thunderjet vs Su-33 Flanker-D

Overview

The F-84 Thunderjet and the Su-33 Flanker-D are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and Sukhoi respectively.

The Su-33 Flanker-D reaches 2,300 km/h — 2.3x the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h. The F-84 Thunderjet has an operational range of 1,080 km vs 3,000 km for the Su-33 Flanker-D. The Su-33 Flanker-D operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 12,344 m for the F-84 Thunderjet. At 33,000 kg MTOW, the Su-33 Flanker-D is 3.1x the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.

The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in 7,524 units vs 22 for the Su-33 Flanker-D. Unit cost is $1.4M for the F-84 Thunderjet vs $45M for the Su-33 Flanker-D. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 53 years before the Su-33 Flanker-D (1946 vs 1999).

F-84 Thunderjet

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
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Su-33 Flanker-D

Russian carrier-based multirole fighter, developed in the late 1980s, primarily deployed on the Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier.
Sukhoi Su-33 Flanker-D Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi
First flight 29 April 1999
Year introduced 1994
Number produced 22 units
Average unit price $45 million
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F-84 Thunderjet

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 ◉

Su-33 Flanker-D

Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 15.0 m ◉
Height 6.0 m ◉
Length 22.0 m ◉
Maximum speed 2300 km/h ◉
Operational range 3,000 km ◉
Service ceiling 18,000 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 33,000 kg ◉
Empty weight 14,800 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 7,600 kgf ◉

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-84 Thunderjet or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The Su-33 Flanker-D is faster with a maximum speed of 2,300 km/h compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h, a difference of 1,299 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84 Thunderjet or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The Su-33 Flanker-D has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,080 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84 Thunderjet or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The Su-33 Flanker-D has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84 Thunderjet or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The Su-33 Flanker-D has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,000 kg compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84 Thunderjet or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The Su-33 Flanker-D is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-84 Thunderjet or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The Su-33 Flanker-D is more expensive at approximately $45 million per unit compared to the F-84 Thunderjet at $1.4 million.
Which entered service first, the F-84 Thunderjet or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 44 years before the Su-33 Flanker-D which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84 Thunderjet or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 22 units of the Su-33 Flanker-D.

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