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.
Republic F-84F Thunderstreak Combat profile drawing
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.
HAL Tejas Combat profile drawing
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.