F-84 Thunderjet vs Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot
The F-84 Thunderjet and the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and Sukhoi respectively. The Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot reaches 2,135 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 1,350 km for the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot. The Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot operates at altitudes up to 16,800 m compared to 12,344 m for the F-84 Thunderjet. The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in 7,524 units vs 1,150 for the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot. Unit cost is $1.4M for the F-84 Thunderjet vs $5M for the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 12 years before the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot (1946 vs 1958).
| 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 interceptor, operational during the Cold War, renowned for deployments in the Defense of the USSR. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Sukhoi |
| First flight | 20 June 1958 |
| Year introduced | 1959 |
| Number produced | 1150 units |
| Average unit price | $5 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 | 26.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.4 m ◉ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 16.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2135 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,350 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 16,800 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | 8,750 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 9,060 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-84 Thunderjet or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot is faster with a maximum speed of 2,135 km/h compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h, a difference of 1,134 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84 Thunderjet or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot has a longer range at 1,350 km compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,080 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84 Thunderjet or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot has a higher service ceiling at 16,800 meters (55,118 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84 Thunderjet or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,590 kg compared to the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84 Thunderjet or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-84 Thunderjet or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the F-84 Thunderjet at $1.4 million.
Which entered service first, the F-84 Thunderjet or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 9 years before the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84 Thunderjet or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 1,150 units of the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot.