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F/A-18 Hornet vs Azarakhsh

F/A-18 Hornet vs Azarakhsh at a glance — built 1,480 vs 6 units.

McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F/A-18 Hornet
HESA Azarakhsh combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇷 Azarakhsh
Specifications
F/A-18 Hornet Azarakhsh
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas HESA
First flight 18 November 1978 1 April 1997
Year introduced 1983 2001
Number produced 1480 units 6 units
Average unit price $29 million --
Wing area 38.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 12.3 m -- m
Height 4.7 m -- m
Length 17.1 m -- m
Maximum speed 1915 km/h -- km/h
Operational range 2,017 km -- km
Service ceiling 15,000 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 23,541 kg -- kg
Empty weight 10,433 kg -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,051 kgf --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F/A-18 Hornet or Azarakhsh?
The F/A-18 Hornet is faster with a maximum speed of 1,915 km/h compared to the Azarakhsh's 0 km/h, a difference of 1,915 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F/A-18 Hornet or Azarakhsh?
The F/A-18 Hornet has a longer range at 2,017 km compared to the Azarakhsh's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the F/A-18 Hornet or Azarakhsh?
The F/A-18 Hornet has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Azarakhsh's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the F/A-18 Hornet or Azarakhsh?
The F/A-18 Hornet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,541 kg compared to the Azarakhsh's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the F/A-18 Hornet or Azarakhsh?
The F/A-18 Hornet is longer at 17.1 meters compared to the Azarakhsh's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the F/A-18 Hornet or Azarakhsh?
The F/A-18 Hornet entered service first in 1983, 18 years before the Azarakhsh which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F/A-18 Hornet or Azarakhsh?
The F/A-18 Hornet has been produced in greater numbers with 1,480 units compared to 6 units of the Azarakhsh.