F-84 Thunderjet vs Su-34 Fullback

Overview

The F-84 Thunderjet and the Su-34 Fullback are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and Sukhoi respectively.

The Su-34 Fullback reaches 2,120 km/h — 2.1x the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h. The F-84 Thunderjet has an operational range of 1,080 km vs 4,000 km for the Su-34 Fullback. The Su-34 Fullback operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 12,344 m for the F-84 Thunderjet. At 45,000 kg MTOW, the Su-34 Fullback is 4.2x the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.

The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in 7,524 units vs 155 for the Su-34 Fullback. Unit cost is $1.4M for the F-84 Thunderjet vs $36M for the Su-34 Fullback. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 44 years before the Su-34 Fullback (1946 vs 1990).

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-34 Fullback

Russian strike fighter, known for action in Syrian Civil War, optimized for all-weather, precision ground-attack and aerial combat roles.
Sukhoi Su-34 Fullback Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi
First flight 13 April 1990
Year introduced 1997
Number produced 155 units
Average unit price $36 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-34 Fullback

Wing area 52.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 14.7 m ◉
Height 6.4 m ◉
Length 23.3 m ◉
Maximum speed 2120 km/h ◉
Operational range 4,000 km ◉
Service ceiling 15,000 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 45,000 kg ◉
Empty weight 20,000 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 12,500 kgf ◉

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-84 Thunderjet or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback is faster with a maximum speed of 2,120 km/h compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h, a difference of 1,119 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84 Thunderjet or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,080 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84 Thunderjet or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84 Thunderjet or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,000 kg compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84 Thunderjet or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback is longer at 23.3 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-84 Thunderjet or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback is more expensive at approximately $36 million per unit compared to the F-84 Thunderjet at $1.4 million.
Which entered service first, the F-84 Thunderjet or Su-34 Fullback?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 47 years before the Su-34 Fullback which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84 Thunderjet or Su-34 Fullback?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 155 units of the Su-34 Fullback.

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