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F-84 Thunderjet vs Yak-25 Flashlight

Republic F-84 Thunderjet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-84 Thunderjet
Yakovlev Yak-25 Flashlight combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-25 Flashlight
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Specifications
F-84 Thunderjet Yak-25 Flashlight
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Republic Yakovlev
First flight 28 February 1946 19 June 1952
Year introduced 1950 1955
Number produced 7524 units 638 units
Average unit price $1.4 million --
Wing area 24.0 m² 29.0 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m 11.0 m
Height 3.8 m -- m
Length 11.6 m 15.7 m
Maximum speed 1001 km/h 1090 km/h
Operational range 1,080 km 2,700 km
Service ceiling 12,344 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,590 kg 9,220 kg
Empty weight 5,200 kg 6,210 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,522 kgf 2 x 2,000 kgf
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Overview

The F-84 Thunderjet and the Yak-25 Flashlight are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and Yakovlev respectively.

Top speed is 1,001 km/h for the F-84 Thunderjet vs 1,090 km/h for the Yak-25 Flashlight. The F-84 Thunderjet has an operational range of 1,080 km vs 2,700 km for the Yak-25 Flashlight. The F-84 Thunderjet operates at altitudes up to 12,344 m compared to 12,000 m for the Yak-25 Flashlight.

The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in 7,524 units vs 638 for the Yak-25 Flashlight. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 6 years before the Yak-25 Flashlight (1946 vs 1952).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-84 Thunderjet or Yak-25 Flashlight?
The Yak-25 Flashlight is faster with a maximum speed of 1,090 km/h compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h, a difference of 89 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84 Thunderjet or Yak-25 Flashlight?
The Yak-25 Flashlight has a longer range at 2,700 km compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,080 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84 Thunderjet or Yak-25 Flashlight?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a higher service ceiling at 12,344 meters (40,498 ft) compared to the Yak-25 Flashlight's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84 Thunderjet or Yak-25 Flashlight?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,590 kg compared to the Yak-25 Flashlight's 9,220 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84 Thunderjet or Yak-25 Flashlight?
The Yak-25 Flashlight is longer at 15.7 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-84 Thunderjet or Yak-25 Flashlight?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 5 years before the Yak-25 Flashlight which entered service in 1955.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84 Thunderjet or Yak-25 Flashlight?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 638 units of the Yak-25 Flashlight.