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F-22 Raptor vs F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet

Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-22 Raptor
Boeing F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet
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Specifications
F-22 Raptor F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin Boeing
First flight 7 September 1997 29 November 1995
Year introduced 2005 2001
Number produced 195 units 632 units
Average unit price $150 million $70 million
Wing area 78.0 m² 46.5 m²
Wingspan 13.6 m 13.6 m
Height 5.1 m 4.9 m
Length 18.9 m 18.3 m
Maximum speed 2414 km/h 1915 km/h
Operational range 3,000 km 2,346 km
Service ceiling 19,812 m 15,940 m
Max. takeoff weight 38,000 kg 29,900 kg
Empty weight 19,700 kg 14,550 kg
Total thrust 2 x 15,876 kgf 2 x 9,979 kgf
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Overview

The F-22 Raptor and the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed Martin and Boeing respectively.

Top speed is 2,414 km/h for the F-22 Raptor vs 1,915 km/h for the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet. The F-22 Raptor has an operational range of 3,000 km vs 2,346 km for the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet. The F-22 Raptor operates at altitudes up to 19,812 m compared to 15,940 m for the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet.

The F-22 Raptor has been produced in 195 units vs 632 for the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet. Unit cost is $150M for the F-22 Raptor vs $70M for the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet. The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet first flew 2 years before the F-22 Raptor (1995 vs 1997).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-22 Raptor or F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet?
The F-22 Raptor is faster with a maximum speed of 2,414 km/h compared to the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet's 1,915 km/h, a difference of 499 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-22 Raptor or F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet?
The F-22 Raptor 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-22 Raptor or F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet?
The F-22 Raptor has a higher service ceiling at 19,812 meters (65,000 ft) compared to the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet's 15,940 meters (52,296 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-22 Raptor or F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet?
The F-22 Raptor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 38,000 kg compared to the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet's 29,900 kg.
Which is larger, the F-22 Raptor or F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet?
The F-22 Raptor is longer at 18.9 meters compared to the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet's 18.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-22 Raptor or F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet?
The F-22 Raptor is more expensive at approximately $150 million per unit compared to the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet at $70 million.
Which entered service first, the F-22 Raptor or F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet entered service first in 2001, 4 years before the F-22 Raptor which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-22 Raptor or F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet has been produced in greater numbers with 632 units compared to 195 units of the F-22 Raptor.