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F/A-18 Hornet vs MiG-31 Foxhound

McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F/A-18 Hornet
Mikoyan MiG-31 Foxhound combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-31 Foxhound
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Specifications
F/A-18 Hornet MiG-31 Foxhound
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Mikoyan
First flight 18 November 1978 16 September 1975
Year introduced 1983 1983
Number produced 1480 units 519 units
Average unit price $29 million $55 million
Wing area 38.0 m² 61.6 m²
Wingspan 12.3 m 13.5 m
Height 4.7 m 6.2 m
Length 17.1 m 22.7 m
Maximum speed 1915 km/h 3000 km/h
Operational range 2,017 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 20,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,541 kg 46,200 kg
Empty weight 10,433 kg 21,830 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,051 kgf 2 x 15,500 kgf
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Overview

The F/A-18 Hornet and the MiG-31 Foxhound are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and Mikoyan respectively.

Top speed is 1,915 km/h for the F/A-18 Hornet vs 3,000 km/h for the MiG-31 Foxhound. The F/A-18 Hornet has an operational range of 2,017 km vs 3,000 km for the MiG-31 Foxhound. The MiG-31 Foxhound operates at altitudes up to 20,600 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 519 for the MiG-31 Foxhound. Unit cost is $29M for the F/A-18 Hornet vs $55M for the MiG-31 Foxhound. The MiG-31 Foxhound first flew 3 years before the F/A-18 Hornet (1975 vs 1978).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F/A-18 Hornet or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound is faster with a maximum speed of 3,000 km/h compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 1,915 km/h, a difference of 1,085 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F/A-18 Hornet or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound 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-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has a higher service ceiling at 20,600 meters (67,585 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-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 46,200 kg compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 23,541 kg.
Which is larger, the F/A-18 Hornet or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 17.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F/A-18 Hornet or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound is more expensive at approximately $55 million per unit compared to the F/A-18 Hornet at $29 million.
Which entered service first, the F/A-18 Hornet or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound 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-31 Foxhound?
The F/A-18 Hornet has been produced in greater numbers with 1,480 units compared to 519 units of the MiG-31 Foxhound.