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F-84F Thunderstreak vs Hawker Hunter

F-84F Thunderstreak vs Hawker Hunter at a glance — top speed 1,060 vs 1,151 km/h, range 1,304 vs 3,058 km, max takeoff weight 12,247 vs 11,158 kg, built 3,428 vs 1,972 units.

Republic F-84F Thunderstreak combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-84F Thunderstreak
Hawker Hunter combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawker Hunter
Specifications
F-84F Thunderstreak Hawker Hunter
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Republic Hawker
First flight 3 June 1950 20 July 1951
Year introduced 1954 1954
Number produced 3428 units 1972 units
Average unit price $1.6 million --
Wing area 30.2 m² 32.4 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 10.3 m
Height 4.6 m 4.0 m
Length 13.2 m 14.0 m
Maximum speed 1060 km/h 1151 km/h
Operational range 1,304 km 3,058 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,247 kg 11,158 kg
Empty weight 6,789 kg 6,406 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3,275 kgf 1 x 4,602 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-84F Thunderstreak or Hawker Hunter?
The Hawker Hunter is faster with a maximum speed of 1,151 km/h compared to the F-84F Thunderstreak's 1,060 km/h, a difference of 91 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84F Thunderstreak or Hawker Hunter?
The Hawker Hunter has a longer range at 3,058 km compared to the F-84F Thunderstreak's 1,304 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84F Thunderstreak or Hawker Hunter?
The Hawker Hunter has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the F-84F Thunderstreak's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84F Thunderstreak or Hawker Hunter?
The F-84F Thunderstreak has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,247 kg compared to the Hawker Hunter's 11,158 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84F Thunderstreak or Hawker Hunter?
The Hawker Hunter is longer at 14.0 meters compared to the F-84F Thunderstreak's 13.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-84F Thunderstreak or Hawker Hunter?
The Hawker Hunter entered service first in 1954, 0 years before the F-84F Thunderstreak which entered service in 1954.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84F Thunderstreak or Hawker Hunter?
The F-84F Thunderstreak has been produced in greater numbers with 3,428 units compared to 1,972 units of the Hawker Hunter.