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F-84F Thunderstreak vs MiG-21 Fishbed

F-84F Thunderstreak vs MiG-21 Fishbed at a glance — top speed 1,060 vs 2,125 km/h, range 1,304 vs 660 km, max takeoff weight 12,247 vs 8,625 kg, built 3,428 vs 11,496 units.

Republic F-84F Thunderstreak combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-84F Thunderstreak
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-21 Fishbed
Specifications
F-84F Thunderstreak MiG-21 Fishbed
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Republic Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 3 June 1950 16 June 1955
Year introduced 1954 1958
Number produced 3428 units 11496 units
Average unit price $1.6 million $2 million
Wing area 30.2 m² 23.0 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 7.2 m
Height 4.6 m 4.1 m
Length 13.2 m 13.5 m
Maximum speed 1060 km/h 2125 km/h
Operational range 1,304 km 660 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 19,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,247 kg 8,625 kg
Empty weight 6,789 kg 4,871 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3,275 kgf 1 x 4,689 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-84F Thunderstreak or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is faster with a maximum speed of 2,125 km/h compared to the F-84F Thunderstreak's 1,060 km/h, a difference of 1,065 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84F Thunderstreak or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The F-84F Thunderstreak has a longer range at 1,304 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84F Thunderstreak or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the F-84F Thunderstreak's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84F Thunderstreak or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The F-84F Thunderstreak has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,247 kg compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84F Thunderstreak or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is longer at 13.5 meters compared to the F-84F Thunderstreak's 13.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-84F Thunderstreak or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the F-84F Thunderstreak at $1.6 million.
Which entered service first, the F-84F Thunderstreak or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The F-84F Thunderstreak entered service first in 1954, 4 years before the MiG-21 Fishbed which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84F Thunderstreak or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 3,428 units of the F-84F Thunderstreak.