F-105 Thunderchief vs Su-7 Fitter

Overview

The F-105 Thunderchief and the Su-7 Fitter are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 2,208 km/h for the F-105 Thunderchief vs 2,150 km/h for the Su-7 Fitter. The F-105 Thunderchief has an operational range of 1,252 km vs 1,650 km for the Su-7 Fitter. The Su-7 Fitter operates at altitudes up to 17,600 m compared to 14,783 m for the F-105 Thunderchief.

The F-105 Thunderchief has been produced in 833 units vs 1,847 for the Su-7 Fitter. Unit cost is $2.7M for the F-105 Thunderchief vs $3M for the Su-7 Fitter.

American supersonic fighter-bomber, notably deployed during the Vietnam War for nuclear strike and conventionally armed ground-attack missions.
Republic F-105 Thunderchief Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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.
Sukhoi Su-7 Fitter Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ 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 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 10.7 m β—‰
Height 6.0 m β—‰
Length 19.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2208 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,252 km β—‰
Service ceiling 14,783 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 23,834 kg β—‰
Empty weight 12,470 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 7,798 kgf β—‰
Wing area 34.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 9.3 m β—‰
Height 5.0 m β—‰
Length 16.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2150 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,650 km β—‰
Service ceiling 17,600 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 15,210 kg β—‰
Empty weight 8,937 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 6,800 kgf β—‰

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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.