F-84 Thunderjet vs J-21 Jastreb

Overview

The F-84 Thunderjet and the J-21 Jastreb are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and SOKO respectively.

Top speed is 1,001 km/h for the F-84 Thunderjet vs 820 km/h for the J-21 Jastreb. The F-84 Thunderjet has an operational range of 1,080 km vs 1,520 km for the J-21 Jastreb. The F-84 Thunderjet operates at altitudes up to 12,344 m compared to 12,000 m for the J-21 Jastreb. At 10,590 kg MTOW, the F-84 Thunderjet is 2.1x the J-21 Jastreb's 5,100 kg.

The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 19 years before the J-21 Jastreb (1946 vs 1965).

American fighter-bomber of the 1940s–1950s era, notable in the Korean War for close air support and strategic bombing missions.
Republic F-84 Thunderjet Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Republic
First flight 28 February 1946
Year introduced 1950
Number produced 7524 units
Average unit price $1.4 million
Yugoslav single-seat, single-engined, light attack aircraft, developed in the mid-1960s and used for ground-attack and reconnaissance missions.
SOKO J-21 Jastreb Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡³πŸ‡± Ex-Yugoslavia
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer SOKO
First flight 19 July 1965
Year introduced 1968
Number produced N/A
Average unit price --
Wing area 24.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.1 m β—‰
Height 3.8 m β—‰
Length 11.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1001 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,080 km β—‰
Service ceiling 12,344 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 10,590 kg β—‰
Empty weight 5,200 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,522 kgf β—‰
Wing area 19.4 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 10.6 m β—‰
Height 3.6 m β—‰
Length 10.9 m β—‰
Maximum speed 820 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,520 km β—‰
Service ceiling 12,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,100 kg β—‰
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 13 kN β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-21 Jastreb?
The F-84 Thunderjet is faster with a maximum speed of 1,001 km/h compared to the J-21 Jastreb's 820 km/h, a difference of 181 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-21 Jastreb?
The J-21 Jastreb has a longer range at 1,520 km compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,080 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-21 Jastreb?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a higher service ceiling at 12,344 meters (40,498 ft) compared to the J-21 Jastreb's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-21 Jastreb?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,590 kg compared to the J-21 Jastreb's 5,100 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-21 Jastreb?
The F-84 Thunderjet is longer at 11.6 meters compared to the J-21 Jastreb's 10.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-21 Jastreb?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 18 years before the J-21 Jastreb which entered service in 1968.