F-84F Thunderstreak vs Tejas
The F-84F Thunderstreak and the Tejas are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and HAL respectively. The Tejas reaches 2,220 km/h — 2.1x the F-84F Thunderstreak's 1,060 km/h. The F-84F Thunderstreak has an operational range of 1,304 km vs 739 km for the Tejas. The Tejas operates at altitudes up to 16,000 m compared to 12,000 m for the F-84F Thunderstreak. The F-84F Thunderstreak has been produced in 3,428 units vs 38 for the Tejas. Unit cost is $1.6M for the F-84F Thunderstreak vs $26M for the Tejas. The F-84F Thunderstreak first flew 51 years before the Tejas (1950 vs 2001).
| Mid-20th century American fighter-bomber, extensively utilized during the Korean and Cold Wars, notably by NATO forces. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Republic |
| First flight | 3 June 1950 |
| Year introduced | 1954 |
| Number produced | 3428 units |
| Average unit price | $1.6 million |
| Indian multirole light fighter, developed in the late 20th century, used primarily by the Indian Air Force and Navy. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇳 India |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | HAL |
| First flight | 4 January 2001 |
| Year introduced | 2015 |
| Number produced | 38 units |
| Average unit price | $26 million |
| Wing area | 30.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1060 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,304 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,247 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,789 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 3,275 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 38.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2220 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 739 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 16,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,560 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 8,600 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-84F Thunderstreak or Tejas?
The Tejas is faster with a maximum speed of 2,220 km/h compared to the F-84F Thunderstreak's 1,060 km/h, a difference of 1,160 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84F Thunderstreak or Tejas?
The F-84F Thunderstreak has a longer range at 1,304 km compared to the Tejas's 739 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84F Thunderstreak or Tejas?
The Tejas has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the F-84F Thunderstreak's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84F Thunderstreak or Tejas?
The Tejas has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,500 kg compared to the F-84F Thunderstreak's 12,247 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84F Thunderstreak or Tejas?
The F-84F Thunderstreak is longer at 13.2 meters compared to the Tejas's 13.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-84F Thunderstreak or Tejas?
The Tejas is more expensive at approximately $26 million per unit compared to the F-84F Thunderstreak at $1.6 million.
Which entered service first, the F-84F Thunderstreak or Tejas?
The F-84F Thunderstreak entered service first in 1954, 61 years before the Tejas which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84F Thunderstreak or Tejas?
The F-84F Thunderstreak has been produced in greater numbers with 3,428 units compared to 38 units of the Tejas.