F-105 Thunderchief vs Jaguar

American supersonic fighter-bomber, notably deployed during the Vietnam War for nuclear strike and conventionally armed ground-attack missions.
Picture of F-105 Thunderchief
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Republic
First flight 22 October 1955
Year introduced 1958
Number produced 833 units
Average unit price $2.7 million
British-French strike aircraft, developed during the Cold War, extensively deployed in multiple conflicts, including Iraq and Kosovo wars.
Picture of Jaguar
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer SEPECAT
First flight 8 September 1968
Year introduced 1972
Number produced 573 units
Average unit price $10 million
Wing area 35.8 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.7 m â—‰
Height 6.0 m â—‰
Length 19.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2208 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,252 km â—‰
Service ceiling 14,783 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 23,834 kg â—‰
Empty weight 12,470 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 7,798 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Republic F-105 Thunderchief
Wing area 24.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 8.7 m â—‰
Height 4.9 m â—‰
Length 15.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1593 km/h â—‰
Operational range 815 km â—‰
Service ceiling 14,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 15,700 kg â—‰
Empty weight 7,000 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 6,000 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of SEPECAT Jaguar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-105 Thunderchief or Jaguar?
The F-105 Thunderchief is faster with a maximum speed of 2,208 km/h compared to the Jaguar's 1,593 km/h, a difference of 615 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-105 Thunderchief or Jaguar?
The F-105 Thunderchief has a longer range at 1,252 km compared to the Jaguar's 815 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-105 Thunderchief or Jaguar?
The F-105 Thunderchief has a higher service ceiling at 14,783 meters (48,500 ft) compared to the Jaguar's 14,000 meters (45,931 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-105 Thunderchief or Jaguar?
The F-105 Thunderchief has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,834 kg compared to the Jaguar's 15,700 kg.
Which is larger, the F-105 Thunderchief or Jaguar?
The F-105 Thunderchief is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the Jaguar's 15.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-105 Thunderchief or Jaguar?
The Jaguar is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the F-105 Thunderchief at $2.7 million.
Which entered service first, the F-105 Thunderchief or Jaguar?
The F-105 Thunderchief entered service first in 1958, 14 years before the Jaguar which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-105 Thunderchief or Jaguar?
The F-105 Thunderchief has been produced in greater numbers with 833 units compared to 573 units of the Jaguar.