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F-15E Strike Eagle vs F/A-18 Hornet

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Specifications
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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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.