F/A-18 Hornet vs MiG-29 Fulcrum
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Specifications
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F/A-18 Hornet |
MiG-29 Fulcrum |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇷🇺 Ex-USSR |
| Category |
Combat Aircraft |
Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
McDonnell Douglas |
Mikoyan |
| First flight |
18 November 1978 |
6 October 1977 |
| Year introduced |
1983 |
1983 |
| Number produced |
1480 units |
1600 units |
| Average unit price |
$29 million |
$25 million |
| Wing area |
38.0 m² |
43.0 m² |
| Wingspan |
12.3 m |
12.0 m |
| Height |
4.7 m |
4.4 m |
| Length |
17.1 m |
17.3 m |
| Maximum speed |
1915 km/h |
2200 km/h |
| Operational range |
2,017 km |
1,430 km |
| Service ceiling |
15,000 m |
17,500 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
23,541 kg |
24,000 kg |
| Empty weight |
10,433 kg |
18,500 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 6,350 kgf
|
2 x 9,000 kgf
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Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the F/A-18 Hornet or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is faster with a maximum speed of 2,200 km/h compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 1,915 km/h, a difference of 285 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F/A-18 Hornet or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The F/A-18 Hornet has a longer range at 2,017 km compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 1,430 km.
Which can fly higher, the F/A-18 Hornet or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 ft) compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the F/A-18 Hornet or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 24,000 kg compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 23,541 kg.
Which is larger, the F/A-18 Hornet or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is longer at 17.3 meters compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 17.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F/A-18 Hornet or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The F/A-18 Hornet is more expensive at approximately $29 million per unit compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the F/A-18 Hornet or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum entered service first in 1983, 0 years before the F/A-18 Hornet which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F/A-18 Hornet or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 1,480 units of the F/A-18 Hornet.
