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F-14 Tomcat vs F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet

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Specifications
F-14 Tomcat F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman Boeing
First flight 21 December 1970 29 November 1995
Year introduced 1972 2001
Number produced 712 units 632 units
Average unit price $38 million $70 million
Wing area 52.5 m² 46.5 m²
Wingspan 19.6 m 13.6 m
Height 4.9 m 4.9 m
Length 19.1 m 18.3 m
Maximum speed 2485 km/h 1915 km/h
Operational range 3,000 km 2,346 km
Service ceiling 17,069 m 15,940 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,724 kg 29,900 kg
Empty weight 18,191 kg 14,550 kg
Total thrust 2 x 12,224 kgf 2 x 9,979 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-14 Tomcat or F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet?
The F-14 Tomcat is faster with a maximum speed of 2,485 km/h compared to the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet's 1,915 km/h, a difference of 570 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-14 Tomcat or F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet?
The F-14 Tomcat has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet's 2,346 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-14 Tomcat or F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet?
The F-14 Tomcat has a higher service ceiling at 17,069 meters (56,000 ft) compared to the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet's 15,940 meters (52,296 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-14 Tomcat or F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet?
The F-14 Tomcat has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,724 kg compared to the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet's 29,900 kg.
Which is larger, the F-14 Tomcat or F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet?
The F-14 Tomcat is longer at 19.1 meters compared to the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet's 18.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-14 Tomcat or F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the F-14 Tomcat at $38 million.
Which entered service first, the F-14 Tomcat or F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet?
The F-14 Tomcat entered service first in 1972, 29 years before the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-14 Tomcat or F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet?
The F-14 Tomcat has been produced in greater numbers with 712 units compared to 632 units of the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet.