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F-15 Eagle vs F/A-18 Hornet

F-15 Eagle vs F/A-18 Hornet at a glance — top speed 2,655 vs 1,915 km/h, range 3,971 vs 2,017 km, max takeoff weight 30,844 vs 23,541 kg, built 1,198 vs 1,480 units.

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Specifications
F-15 Eagle F/A-18 Hornet
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas McDonnell Douglas
First flight 27 July 1972 18 November 1978
Year introduced 1974 1983
Number produced 1198 units 1480 units
Average unit price $29 million $29 million
Wing area 56.5 m² 38.0 m²
Wingspan 13.1 m 12.3 m
Height 5.6 m 4.7 m
Length 19.4 m 17.1 m
Maximum speed 2655 km/h 1915 km/h
Operational range 3,971 km 2,017 km
Service ceiling 19,812 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 30,844 kg 23,541 kg
Empty weight 12,701 kg 10,433 kg
Total thrust 2 x 10,782 kgf 2 x 8,051 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-15 Eagle or F/A-18 Hornet?
The F-15 Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 1,915 km/h, a difference of 740 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-15 Eagle or F/A-18 Hornet?
The F-15 Eagle has a longer range at 3,971 km compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 2,017 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-15 Eagle or F/A-18 Hornet?
The F-15 Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 19,812 meters (65,000 ft) compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-15 Eagle or F/A-18 Hornet?
The F-15 Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 30,844 kg compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 23,541 kg.
Which is larger, the F-15 Eagle or F/A-18 Hornet?
The F-15 Eagle is longer at 19.4 meters compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 17.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-15 Eagle or F/A-18 Hornet?
Both the F-15 Eagle and F/A-18 Hornet cost approximately $29 million per unit.
Which entered service first, the F-15 Eagle or F/A-18 Hornet?
The F-15 Eagle entered service first in 1974, 9 years before the F/A-18 Hornet which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-15 Eagle or F/A-18 Hornet?
The F/A-18 Hornet has been produced in greater numbers with 1,480 units compared to 1,198 units of the F-15 Eagle.