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AMX vs F/A-18 Hornet

AMX vs F/A-18 Hornet at a glance — top speed 1,160 vs 1,915 km/h, range 3,336 vs 2,017 km, max takeoff weight 13,000 vs 23,541 kg, built 200 vs 1,480 units.

AMX combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷🇮🇹 AMX
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F/A-18 Hornet
Specifications
AMX F/A-18 Hornet
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer AMX International McDonnell Douglas
First flight 15 May 1984 18 November 1978
Year introduced 1989 1983
Number produced 200 units 1480 units
Average unit price $13 million $29 million
Wing area 68.9 m² 38.0 m²
Wingspan 8.8 m 12.3 m
Height 4.6 m 4.7 m
Length 13.6 m 17.1 m
Maximum speed 1160 km/h 1915 km/h
Operational range 3,336 km 2,017 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg 23,541 kg
Empty weight 6,730 kg 10,433 kg
Total thrust 1 x 5,003 kgf 2 x 8,051 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AMX or F/A-18 Hornet?
The F/A-18 Hornet is faster with a maximum speed of 1,915 km/h compared to the AMX's 1,160 km/h, a difference of 755 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AMX or F/A-18 Hornet?
The AMX has a longer range at 3,336 km compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 2,017 km.
Which can fly higher, the AMX or F/A-18 Hornet?
The F/A-18 Hornet has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the AMX's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the AMX or F/A-18 Hornet?
The F/A-18 Hornet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,541 kg compared to the AMX's 13,000 kg.
Which is larger, the AMX or F/A-18 Hornet?
The F/A-18 Hornet is longer at 17.1 meters compared to the AMX's 13.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AMX or F/A-18 Hornet?
The F/A-18 Hornet is more expensive at approximately $29 million per unit compared to the AMX at $13 million.
Which entered service first, the AMX or F/A-18 Hornet?
The F/A-18 Hornet entered service first in 1983, 6 years before the AMX which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX or F/A-18 Hornet?
The F/A-18 Hornet has been produced in greater numbers with 1,480 units compared to 200 units of the AMX.