F-84 Thunderjet vs Su-7 Fitter
The F-84 Thunderjet and the Su-7 Fitter are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and Sukhoi respectively. The Su-7 Fitter reaches 2,150 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 1,650 km for the Su-7 Fitter. The Su-7 Fitter operates at altitudes up to 17,600 m compared to 12,344 m for the F-84 Thunderjet. The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in 7,524 units vs 1,847 for the Su-7 Fitter. Unit cost is $1.4M for the F-84 Thunderjet vs $3M for the Su-7 Fitter. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 9 years before the Su-7 Fitter (1946 vs 1955).
| American fighter-bomber of the 1940s–1950s era, notable in the Korean War for close air support and strategic bombing missions. | |
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| 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 fighter-bomber, renowned for Cold War service, extensively deployed in the Indo-Pakistani and Arab-Israeli conflicts. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Sukhoi |
| First flight | 7 September 1955 |
| Year introduced | 1959 |
| Number produced | 1847 units |
| Average unit price | $3 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 | 34.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2150 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,650 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 17,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 15,210 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 8,937 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 6,800 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-84 Thunderjet or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter is faster with a maximum speed of 2,150 km/h compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h, a difference of 1,149 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84 Thunderjet or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter has a longer range at 1,650 km compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,080 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84 Thunderjet or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter has a higher service ceiling at 17,600 meters (57,742 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84 Thunderjet or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,210 kg compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84 Thunderjet or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-84 Thunderjet or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the F-84 Thunderjet at $1.4 million.
Which entered service first, the F-84 Thunderjet or Su-7 Fitter?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 9 years before the Su-7 Fitter which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84 Thunderjet or Su-7 Fitter?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 1,847 units of the Su-7 Fitter.