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F-84F Thunderstreak vs Kfir

F-84F Thunderstreak vs Kfir at a glance — top speed 1,060 vs 2,440 km/h, range 1,304 vs 1,000 km, max takeoff weight 12,247 vs 16,200 kg, built 3,428 vs 220 units.

Republic F-84F Thunderstreak combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-84F Thunderstreak
IAI Kfir combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Kfir
Specifications
F-84F Thunderstreak Kfir
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Republic IAI
First flight 3 June 1950 4 June 1973
Year introduced 1954 1974
Number produced 3428 units 220 units
Average unit price $1.6 million $20 million
Wing area 30.2 m² 34.8 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 8.2 m
Height 4.6 m 4.6 m
Length 13.2 m 15.7 m
Maximum speed 1060 km/h 2440 km/h
Operational range 1,304 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 17,678 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,247 kg 16,200 kg
Empty weight 6,789 kg 7,285 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3,275 kgf 1 x 8,119 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-84F Thunderstreak or Kfir?
The Kfir is faster with a maximum speed of 2,440 km/h compared to the F-84F Thunderstreak's 1,060 km/h, a difference of 1,380 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84F Thunderstreak or Kfir?
The F-84F Thunderstreak has a longer range at 1,304 km compared to the Kfir's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84F Thunderstreak or Kfir?
The Kfir has a higher service ceiling at 17,678 meters (57,998 ft) compared to the F-84F Thunderstreak's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84F Thunderstreak or Kfir?
The Kfir has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16,200 kg compared to the F-84F Thunderstreak's 12,247 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84F Thunderstreak or Kfir?
The Kfir is longer at 15.7 meters compared to the F-84F Thunderstreak's 13.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-84F Thunderstreak or Kfir?
The Kfir is more expensive at approximately $20 million per unit compared to the F-84F Thunderstreak at $1.6 million.
Which entered service first, the F-84F Thunderstreak or Kfir?
The F-84F Thunderstreak entered service first in 1954, 20 years before the Kfir which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84F Thunderstreak or Kfir?
The F-84F Thunderstreak has been produced in greater numbers with 3,428 units compared to 220 units of the Kfir.