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F-84F Thunderstreak vs J-29 Tunnan

F-84F Thunderstreak vs J-29 Tunnan at a glance — top speed 1,060 vs 1,060 km/h, range 1,304 vs 1,100 km, max takeoff weight 12,247 vs 8,375 kg, built 3,428 vs 661 units.

Republic F-84F Thunderstreak combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-84F Thunderstreak
Saab J-29 Tunnan combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 J-29 Tunnan
Specifications
F-84F Thunderstreak J-29 Tunnan
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Republic Saab
First flight 3 June 1950 1 September 1948
Year introduced 1954 1952
Number produced 3428 units 661 units
Average unit price $1.6 million $1 million
Wing area 30.2 m² 24.2 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 10.2 m
Height 4.6 m 3.8 m
Length 13.2 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 1060 km/h 1060 km/h
Operational range 1,304 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 15,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,247 kg 8,375 kg
Empty weight 6,789 kg 4,845 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3,275 kgf 1 x 2,753 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-84F Thunderstreak or J-29 Tunnan?
The J-29 Tunnan is faster with a maximum speed of 1,060 km/h compared to the F-84F Thunderstreak's 1,060 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84F Thunderstreak or J-29 Tunnan?
The F-84F Thunderstreak has a longer range at 1,304 km compared to the J-29 Tunnan's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84F Thunderstreak or J-29 Tunnan?
The J-29 Tunnan has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the F-84F Thunderstreak's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84F Thunderstreak or J-29 Tunnan?
The F-84F Thunderstreak has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,247 kg compared to the J-29 Tunnan's 8,375 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84F Thunderstreak or J-29 Tunnan?
The F-84F Thunderstreak is longer at 13.2 meters compared to the J-29 Tunnan's 11.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-84F Thunderstreak or J-29 Tunnan?
The F-84F Thunderstreak is more expensive at approximately $1.6 million per unit compared to the J-29 Tunnan at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-84F Thunderstreak or J-29 Tunnan?
The J-29 Tunnan entered service first in 1952, 2 years before the F-84F Thunderstreak which entered service in 1954.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84F Thunderstreak or J-29 Tunnan?
The F-84F Thunderstreak has been produced in greater numbers with 3,428 units compared to 661 units of the J-29 Tunnan.