F-15E Strike Eagle vs F/A-18 Hornet
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Specifications
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F-15E Strike Eagle |
F/A-18 Hornet |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Combat Aircraft |
Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
McDonnell Douglas |
McDonnell Douglas |
| First flight |
11 December 1986 |
18 November 1978 |
| Year introduced |
1986 |
1983 |
| Number produced |
525 units |
1480 units |
| Average unit price |
$87 million |
$29 million |
| Wing area |
56.0 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 |
1,272 km |
2,017 km |
| Service ceiling |
18,288 m |
15,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
36,741 kg |
23,541 kg |
| Empty weight |
14,379 kg |
10,433 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 10,782 kgf
|
2 x 8,051 kgf
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Detailed Comparison
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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.
