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Airbus A350 vs F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet

Airbus A350 vs F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet at a glance — top speed 950 vs 1,915 km/h, range 15,750 vs 2,346 km, max takeoff weight 283,000 vs 29,900 kg, built 731 vs 632 units.

Specifications
Airbus A350 F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Boeing
First flight 14 June 2013 29 November 1995
Year introduced 2015 2001
Number produced 731 units 632 units
Average unit price $317.4 million $70 million
Wing area 442.0 m² 46.5 m²
Wingspan 64.8 m 13.6 m
Height -- m 4.9 m
Length 66.8 m 18.3 m
Maximum speed 950 km/h 1915 km/h
Operational range 15,750 km 2,346 km
Service ceiling 13,137 m 15,940 m
Max. takeoff weight 283,000 kg 29,900 kg
Empty weight 115,700 kg 14,550 kg
Total thrust 2 x 38,160 kgf 2 x 9,979 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A350 or F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet is faster with a maximum speed of 1,915 km/h compared to the Airbus A350's 950 km/h, a difference of 965 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A350 or F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet?
The Airbus A350 has a longer range at 15,750 km compared to the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet's 2,346 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A350 or F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet has a higher service ceiling at 15,940 meters (52,296 ft) compared to the Airbus A350's 13,137 meters (43,100 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A350 or F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet?
The Airbus A350 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 283,000 kg compared to the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet's 29,900 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A350 or F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet?
The Airbus A350 is longer at 66.8 meters compared to the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet's 18.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A350 or F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet?
The Airbus A350 is more expensive at approximately $317 million per unit compared to the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet at $70 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A350 or F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet entered service first in 2001, 14 years before the Airbus A350 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A350 or F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet?
The Airbus A350 has been produced in greater numbers with 731 units compared to 632 units of the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet.