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F-84 Thunderjet vs Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin

Republic F-84 Thunderjet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-84 Thunderjet
Sukhoi Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin
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Specifications
F-84 Thunderjet Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Republic Sukhoi
First flight 28 February 1946 25 September 1997
Year introduced 1950 --
Number produced 7524 units 1 units
Average unit price $1.4 million $75 million
Wing area 24.0 m² 61.9 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m 15.2 m
Height 3.8 m 6.3 m
Length 11.6 m 22.6 m
Maximum speed 1001 km/h 2500 km/h
Operational range 1,080 km 3,300 km
Service ceiling 12,344 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,590 kg 35,000 kg
Empty weight 5,200 kg 16,375 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,522 kgf 2 x 7,598 kgf
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Overview

The F-84 Thunderjet and the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and Sukhoi respectively.

The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin reaches 2,500 km/h — 2.5x the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h. The F-84 Thunderjet has an operational range of 1,080 km vs 3,300 km for the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin. The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 12,344 m for the F-84 Thunderjet. At 35,000 kg MTOW, the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin is 3.3x the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.

The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in 7,524 units vs 1 for the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin. Unit cost is $1.4M for the F-84 Thunderjet vs $75M for the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 51 years before the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin (1946 vs 1997).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-84 Thunderjet or Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin?
The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h, a difference of 1,499 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84 Thunderjet or Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin?
The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin has a longer range at 3,300 km compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,080 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84 Thunderjet or Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin?
The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin 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-47 "Berkut" Firkin?
The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 35,000 kg compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84 Thunderjet or Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin?
The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin is longer at 22.6 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-84 Thunderjet or Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin?
The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin is more expensive at approximately $75 million per unit compared to the F-84 Thunderjet at $1.4 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84 Thunderjet or Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 1 units of the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin.