F-84 Thunderjet vs Tornado
The F-84 Thunderjet and the Tornado are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and Panavia respectively. The Tornado reaches 2,420 km/h — 2.4x the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h. The F-84 Thunderjet has an operational range of 1,080 km vs 3,148 km for the Tornado. The Tornado operates at altitudes up to 15,240 m compared to 12,344 m for the F-84 Thunderjet. At 28,000 kg MTOW, the Tornado is 2.6x the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg. The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in 7,524 units vs 990 for the Tornado. Unit cost is $1.4M for the F-84 Thunderjet vs $35M for the Tornado. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 28 years before the Tornado (1946 vs 1974).
| 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 |
| European multirole combat aircraft, renowned for operational history in Gulf War and Balkans conflict. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Panavia |
| First flight | 14 August 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1980 |
| Number produced | 990 units |
| Average unit price | $35 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 | 26.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2420 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,148 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 28,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 13,890 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 8,936 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-84 Thunderjet or Tornado?
The Tornado is faster with a maximum speed of 2,420 km/h compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h, a difference of 1,419 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84 Thunderjet or Tornado?
The Tornado has a longer range at 3,148 km compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,080 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84 Thunderjet or Tornado?
The Tornado has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84 Thunderjet or Tornado?
The Tornado has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,000 kg compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84 Thunderjet or Tornado?
The Tornado 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 Tornado?
The Tornado is more expensive at approximately $35 million per unit compared to the F-84 Thunderjet at $1.4 million.
Which entered service first, the F-84 Thunderjet or Tornado?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 30 years before the Tornado which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84 Thunderjet or Tornado?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 990 units of the Tornado.