F-105 Thunderchief vs Jaguar
Overview
The F-105 Thunderchief and the Jaguar are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and SEPECAT respectively.
Top speed is 2,208 km/h for the F-105 Thunderchief vs 1,593 km/h for the Jaguar. The F-105 Thunderchief has an operational range of 1,252 km vs 815 km for the Jaguar. The F-105 Thunderchief operates at altitudes up to 14,783 m compared to 14,000 m for the Jaguar.
The F-105 Thunderchief has been produced in 833 units vs 573 for the Jaguar. Unit cost is $2.7M for the F-105 Thunderchief vs $10M for the Jaguar. The F-105 Thunderchief first flew 13 years before the Jaguar (1955 vs 1968).
| American supersonic fighter-bomber, notably deployed during the Vietnam War for nuclear strike and conventionally armed ground-attack missions. | |
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| 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. | |
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| 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 ◉ |
| Height | 6.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2208 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,252 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 14,783 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 23,834 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 12,470 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 7,798 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 24.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 15.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1593 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 815 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 14,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 15,700 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 7,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 3,000 kgf ◉ |
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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.