F-84 Thunderjet vs Yak-36 Freehand

Overview

The F-84 Thunderjet and the Yak-36 Freehand are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and Yakovlev respectively.

Top speed is 1,001 km/h for the F-84 Thunderjet vs 900 km/h for the Yak-36 Freehand. The F-84 Thunderjet has an operational range of 1,080 km vs 370 km for the Yak-36 Freehand. The F-84 Thunderjet operates at altitudes up to 12,344 m compared to 12,000 m for the Yak-36 Freehand.

The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in 7,524 units vs 4 for the Yak-36 Freehand. Unit cost is $1.4M for the F-84 Thunderjet vs $2M for the Yak-36 Freehand. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 17 years before the Yak-36 Freehand (1946 vs 1963).

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 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 vertical/short takeoff and landing jet, operational in the mid-to-late cold war, not widely deployed but significant for future designs.
Yakovlev Yak-36 Freehand Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Yakovlev
First flight 9 January 1963
Year introduced --
Number produced 4 units
Average unit price $2 million
Wing area 24.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.1 m β—‰
Height 3.8 m β—‰
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 β—‰
Empty weight 5,200 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 2,522 kgf β—‰
Wing area 17.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 10.0 m β—‰
Height 4.5 m β—‰
Length 17.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 900 km/h β—‰
Operational range 370 km β—‰
Service ceiling 12,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 8,900 kg β—‰
Empty weight 5,300 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 5,302 kgf β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-84 Thunderjet or Yak-36 Freehand?
The F-84 Thunderjet is faster with a maximum speed of 1,001 km/h compared to the Yak-36 Freehand's 900 km/h, a difference of 101 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84 Thunderjet or Yak-36 Freehand?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a longer range at 1,080 km compared to the Yak-36 Freehand's 370 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84 Thunderjet or Yak-36 Freehand?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a higher service ceiling at 12,344 meters (40,498 ft) compared to the Yak-36 Freehand's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84 Thunderjet or Yak-36 Freehand?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,590 kg compared to the Yak-36 Freehand's 8,900 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84 Thunderjet or Yak-36 Freehand?
The Yak-36 Freehand is longer at 17.0 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-84 Thunderjet or Yak-36 Freehand?
The Yak-36 Freehand is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the F-84 Thunderjet at $1.4 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84 Thunderjet or Yak-36 Freehand?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 4 units of the Yak-36 Freehand.