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F/A-18 Hornet vs JH-7 Flounder

McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F/A-18 Hornet
Xian JH-7 Flounder combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JH-7 Flounder
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Specifications
F/A-18 Hornet JH-7 Flounder
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Xian
First flight 18 November 1978 14 December 1988
Year introduced 1983 1992
Number produced 1480 units 270 units
Average unit price $29 million $25 million
Wing area 38.0 m² 52.3 m²
Wingspan 12.3 m 12.8 m
Height 4.7 m 6.2 m
Length 17.1 m 22.3 m
Maximum speed 1915 km/h 1808 km/h
Operational range 2,017 km 900 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,541 kg 28,475 kg
Empty weight 10,433 kg 14,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,051 kgf 2 x 11,114 kgf
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Overview

The F/A-18 Hornet and the JH-7 Flounder are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and Xian respectively.

Top speed is 1,915 km/h for the F/A-18 Hornet vs 1,808 km/h for the JH-7 Flounder. The F/A-18 Hornet has an operational range of 2,017 km vs 900 km for the JH-7 Flounder. The JH-7 Flounder operates at altitudes up to 16,000 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 270 for the JH-7 Flounder. Unit cost is $29M for the F/A-18 Hornet vs $25M for the JH-7 Flounder. The F/A-18 Hornet first flew 10 years before the JH-7 Flounder (1978 vs 1988).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F/A-18 Hornet or JH-7 Flounder?
The F/A-18 Hornet is faster with a maximum speed of 1,915 km/h compared to the JH-7 Flounder's 1,808 km/h, a difference of 107 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F/A-18 Hornet or JH-7 Flounder?
The F/A-18 Hornet has a longer range at 2,017 km compared to the JH-7 Flounder's 900 km.
Which can fly higher, the F/A-18 Hornet or JH-7 Flounder?
The JH-7 Flounder has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the F/A-18 Hornet or JH-7 Flounder?
The JH-7 Flounder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,475 kg compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 23,541 kg.
Which is larger, the F/A-18 Hornet or JH-7 Flounder?
The JH-7 Flounder is longer at 22.3 meters compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 17.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F/A-18 Hornet or JH-7 Flounder?
The F/A-18 Hornet is more expensive at approximately $29 million per unit compared to the JH-7 Flounder at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the F/A-18 Hornet or JH-7 Flounder?
The F/A-18 Hornet entered service first in 1983, 9 years before the JH-7 Flounder which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F/A-18 Hornet or JH-7 Flounder?
The F/A-18 Hornet has been produced in greater numbers with 1,480 units compared to 270 units of the JH-7 Flounder.