F-84 Thunderjet vs Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot

Overview

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).

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-9 / Su-11 Fishpot

Soviet interceptor, operational during the Cold War, renowned for deployments in the Defense of the USSR.
Sukhoi Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot Combat profile drawing
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
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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-9 / Su-11 Fishpot

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.

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