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F-14 Tomcat vs F/A-18 Hornet

Grumman F-14 Tomcat combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-14 Tomcat
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F/A-18 Hornet
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Specifications
F-14 Tomcat F/A-18 Hornet
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman McDonnell Douglas
First flight 21 December 1970 18 November 1978
Year introduced 1972 1983
Number produced 712 units 1480 units
Average unit price $38 million $29 million
Wing area 52.5 m² 38.0 m²
Wingspan 19.6 m 12.3 m
Height 4.9 m 4.7 m
Length 19.1 m 17.1 m
Maximum speed 2485 km/h 1915 km/h
Operational range 3,000 km 2,017 km
Service ceiling 17,069 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,724 kg 23,541 kg
Empty weight 18,191 kg 10,433 kg
Total thrust 2 x 12,224 kgf 2 x 8,051 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-14 Tomcat or F/A-18 Hornet?
The F-14 Tomcat is faster with a maximum speed of 2,485 km/h compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 1,915 km/h, a difference of 570 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-14 Tomcat or F/A-18 Hornet?
The F-14 Tomcat has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 2,017 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-14 Tomcat or F/A-18 Hornet?
The F-14 Tomcat has a higher service ceiling at 17,069 meters (56,000 ft) compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-14 Tomcat or F/A-18 Hornet?
The F-14 Tomcat has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,724 kg compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 23,541 kg.
Which is larger, the F-14 Tomcat or F/A-18 Hornet?
The F-14 Tomcat is longer at 19.1 meters compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 17.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-14 Tomcat or F/A-18 Hornet?
The F-14 Tomcat is more expensive at approximately $38 million per unit compared to the F/A-18 Hornet at $29 million.
Which entered service first, the F-14 Tomcat or F/A-18 Hornet?
The F-14 Tomcat entered service first in 1972, 11 years before the F/A-18 Hornet which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-14 Tomcat or F/A-18 Hornet?
The F/A-18 Hornet has been produced in greater numbers with 1,480 units compared to 712 units of the F-14 Tomcat.