F-105 Thunderchief vs Su-7 Fitter

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
Soviet fighter-bomber, renowned for Cold War service, extensively deployed in the Indo-Pakistani and Arab-Israeli conflicts.
Picture of Su-7 Fitter
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi
First flight 7 September 1955
Year introduced 1959
Number produced 1847 units
Average unit price $3 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 34.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.3 m â—‰
Height 5.0 m â—‰
Length 16.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2150 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,650 km â—‰
Service ceiling 17,600 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 15,210 kg â—‰
Empty weight 8,937 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 6,800 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Sukhoi Su-7 Fitter

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-105 Thunderchief or Su-7 Fitter?
The F-105 Thunderchief is faster with a maximum speed of 2,208 km/h compared to the Su-7 Fitter's 2,150 km/h, a difference of 58 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-105 Thunderchief or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter has a longer range at 1,650 km compared to the F-105 Thunderchief's 1,252 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-105 Thunderchief or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter has a higher service ceiling at 17,600 meters (57,742 ft) compared to the F-105 Thunderchief's 14,783 meters (48,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-105 Thunderchief or Su-7 Fitter?
The F-105 Thunderchief has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,834 kg compared to the Su-7 Fitter's 15,210 kg.
Which is larger, the F-105 Thunderchief or Su-7 Fitter?
The F-105 Thunderchief is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the Su-7 Fitter's 16.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-105 Thunderchief or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the F-105 Thunderchief at $2.7 million.
Which entered service first, the F-105 Thunderchief or Su-7 Fitter?
The F-105 Thunderchief entered service first in 1958, 1 years before the Su-7 Fitter which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-105 Thunderchief or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter has been produced in greater numbers with 1,847 units compared to 833 units of the F-105 Thunderchief.