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F/A-18 Hornet vs F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo

McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F/A-18 Hornet
AIDC F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇼 F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo
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Specifications
F/A-18 Hornet F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇹🇼 Taiwan
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas AIDC
First flight 18 November 1978 28 May 1989
Year introduced 1983 1994
Number produced 1480 units 137 units
Average unit price $29 million $30 million
Wing area 38.0 m² 24.2 m²
Wingspan 12.3 m 9.0 m
Height 4.7 m 4.4 m
Length 17.1 m 14.2 m
Maximum speed 1915 km/h 2223 km/h
Operational range 2,017 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 16,764 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,541 kg 12,247 kg
Empty weight 10,433 kg 6,486 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,051 kgf 2 x 5,444 kgf
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Overview

The F/A-18 Hornet and the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and AIDC respectively.

Top speed is 1,915 km/h for the F/A-18 Hornet vs 2,223 km/h for the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo. The F/A-18 Hornet has an operational range of 2,017 km vs 1,100 km for the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo. The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo operates at altitudes up to 16,764 m compared to 15,000 m for the F/A-18 Hornet.

The F/A-18 Hornet has been produced in 1,480 units vs 137 for the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo. Unit cost is $29M for the F/A-18 Hornet vs $30M for the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo. The F/A-18 Hornet first flew 11 years before the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo (1978 vs 1989).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F/A-18 Hornet or F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo is faster with a maximum speed of 2,223 km/h compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 1,915 km/h, a difference of 308 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F/A-18 Hornet or F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
The F/A-18 Hornet has a longer range at 2,017 km compared to the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the F/A-18 Hornet or F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the F/A-18 Hornet or F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
The F/A-18 Hornet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,541 kg compared to the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo's 12,247 kg.
Which is larger, the F/A-18 Hornet or F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
The F/A-18 Hornet is longer at 17.1 meters compared to the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo's 14.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F/A-18 Hornet or F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the F/A-18 Hornet at $29 million.
Which entered service first, the F/A-18 Hornet or F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
The F/A-18 Hornet entered service first in 1983, 11 years before the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F/A-18 Hornet or F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
The F/A-18 Hornet has been produced in greater numbers with 1,480 units compared to 137 units of the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo.