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F/A-18 Hornet vs MiG-29K Fulcrum-D

F/A-18 Hornet vs MiG-29K Fulcrum-D at a glance — top speed 1,915 vs 2,200 km/h, range 2,017 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 23,541 vs 24,500 kg, built 1,480 vs 81 units.

McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F/A-18 Hornet
Mikoyan MiG-29K Fulcrum-D combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-29K Fulcrum-D
Specifications
F/A-18 Hornet MiG-29K Fulcrum-D
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Mikoyan
First flight 18 November 1978 22 January 2007
Year introduced 1983 2010
Number produced 1480 units 81 units
Average unit price $29 million $35 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 3,000 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 17,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,541 kg 24,500 kg
Empty weight 10,433 kg 12,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,051 kgf 2 x 9,000 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F/A-18 Hornet or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D 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-29K Fulcrum-D?
The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 2,017 km.
Which can fly higher, the F/A-18 Hornet or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D 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-29K Fulcrum-D?
The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 24,500 kg compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 23,541 kg.
Which is larger, the F/A-18 Hornet or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D 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-29K Fulcrum-D?
The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D is more expensive at approximately $35 million per unit compared to the F/A-18 Hornet at $29 million.
Which entered service first, the F/A-18 Hornet or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The F/A-18 Hornet entered service first in 1983, 27 years before the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F/A-18 Hornet or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The F/A-18 Hornet has been produced in greater numbers with 1,480 units compared to 81 units of the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D.