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F-84 Thunderjet vs Yak-15 Feather

Republic F-84 Thunderjet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-84 Thunderjet
Yakovlev Yak-15 Feather combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-15 Feather
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Specifications
F-84 Thunderjet Yak-15 Feather
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Republic Yakovlev
First flight 28 February 1946 24 April 1946
Year introduced 1950 1947
Number produced 7524 units 280 units
Average unit price $1.4 million --
Wing area 24.0 m² 14.9 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m 9.2 m
Height 3.8 m -- m
Length 11.6 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 1001 km/h 786 km/h
Operational range 1,080 km 510 km
Service ceiling 12,344 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,590 kg 2,638 kg
Empty weight 5,200 kg 1,852 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,522 kgf 1 x 900 kgf
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Overview

The F-84 Thunderjet and the Yak-15 Feather are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and Yakovlev respectively.

Top speed is 1,001 km/h for the F-84 Thunderjet vs 786 km/h for the Yak-15 Feather. The F-84 Thunderjet has an operational range of 1,080 km vs 510 km for the Yak-15 Feather. The F-84 Thunderjet operates at altitudes up to 12,344 m compared to 12,000 m for the Yak-15 Feather. At 10,590 kg MTOW, the F-84 Thunderjet is 4.0x the Yak-15 Feather's 2,638 kg.

The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in 7,524 units vs 280 for the Yak-15 Feather.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-84 Thunderjet or Yak-15 Feather?
The F-84 Thunderjet is faster with a maximum speed of 1,001 km/h compared to the Yak-15 Feather's 786 km/h, a difference of 215 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84 Thunderjet or Yak-15 Feather?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a longer range at 1,080 km compared to the Yak-15 Feather's 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84 Thunderjet or Yak-15 Feather?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a higher service ceiling at 12,344 meters (40,498 ft) compared to the Yak-15 Feather's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84 Thunderjet or Yak-15 Feather?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,590 kg compared to the Yak-15 Feather's 2,638 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84 Thunderjet or Yak-15 Feather?
The F-84 Thunderjet is longer at 11.6 meters compared to the Yak-15 Feather's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-84 Thunderjet or Yak-15 Feather?
The Yak-15 Feather entered service first in 1947, 3 years before the F-84 Thunderjet which entered service in 1950.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84 Thunderjet or Yak-15 Feather?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 280 units of the Yak-15 Feather.