F-15E Strike Eagle vs F/A-18 Hornet
| American all-weather multirole strike fighter, prominent in the Gulf War for precision strike and deep interdiction missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas |
| First flight | 11 December 1986 |
| Year introduced | 1986 |
| Number produced | 525 units |
| Average unit price | $87 million |
| American carrier-capable multirole strike fighter, designed in the late 20th century, deployed extensively in a variety of combat roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas |
| First flight | 18 November 1978 |
| Year introduced | 1983 |
| Number produced | 1480 units |
| Average unit price | $29 million |
| Wing area | 56.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 19.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2655 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,272 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 18,288 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 36,741 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 14,379 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 26,308 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 38.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 12.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 17.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1915 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,017 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 23,541 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 10,433 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 12,700 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-15E Strike Eagle or F/A-18 Hornet?
The F-15E Strike 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-15E Strike Eagle or F/A-18 Hornet?
The F/A-18 Hornet has a longer range at 2,017 km compared to the F-15E Strike Eagle's 1,272 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-15E Strike Eagle or F/A-18 Hornet?
The F-15E Strike Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-15E Strike Eagle or F/A-18 Hornet?
The F-15E Strike Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 36,741 kg compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 23,541 kg.
Which is larger, the F-15E Strike Eagle or F/A-18 Hornet?
The F-15E Strike Eagle is longer at 19.4 meters compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 17.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-15E Strike Eagle or F/A-18 Hornet?
The F-15E Strike Eagle is more expensive at approximately $87 million per unit compared to the F/A-18 Hornet at $29 million.
Which entered service first, the F-15E Strike Eagle or F/A-18 Hornet?
The F/A-18 Hornet entered service first in 1983, 3 years before the F-15E Strike Eagle which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-15E Strike Eagle or F/A-18 Hornet?
The F/A-18 Hornet has been produced in greater numbers with 1,480 units compared to 525 units of the F-15E Strike Eagle.