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 β€” 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.
Republic F-84 Thunderjet combat aircraft side profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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.
Sukhoi Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot combat aircraft side profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ 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 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.1 m β—‰
Height 3.8 m
Length 11.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1001 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,080 km β—‰
Service ceiling 12,344 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 10,590 kg
Empty weight 5,200 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 2,522 kgf β—‰
Wing area 26.3 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 8.4 m β—‰
Height -- m
Length 16.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2135 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,350 km β—‰
Service ceiling 16,800 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Empty weight 8,750 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 9,060 kgf β—‰

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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.