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F/A-18 Hornet |
Rafale |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇫🇷 France |
| Category |
Combat Aircraft |
Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
McDonnell Douglas |
Dassault |
| First flight |
18 November 1978 |
4 July 1986 |
| Year introduced |
1983 |
2001 |
| Number produced |
1480 units |
316 units |
| Average unit price |
$29 million |
$115 million |
| Wing area |
38.0 m² |
45.7 m² |
| Wingspan |
12.3 m |
10.9 m |
| Height |
4.7 m |
5.3 m |
| Length |
17.1 m |
15.3 m |
| Maximum speed |
1915 km/h |
1912 km/h |
| Operational range |
2,017 km |
1,850 km |
| Service ceiling |
15,000 m |
15,835 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
23,541 kg |
24,500 kg |
| Empty weight |
10,433 kg |
9,850 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 8,051 kgf
|
2 x 7,648 kgf
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Which is faster, the F/A-18 Hornet or Rafale?
The F/A-18 Hornet is faster with a maximum speed of 1,915 km/h compared to the Rafale's 1,912 km/h, a difference of 3 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F/A-18 Hornet or Rafale?
The F/A-18 Hornet has a longer range at 2,017 km compared to the Rafale's 1,850 km.
Which can fly higher, the F/A-18 Hornet or Rafale?
The Rafale has a higher service ceiling at 15,835 meters (51,952 ft) compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the F/A-18 Hornet or Rafale?
The Rafale 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 Rafale?
The F/A-18 Hornet is longer at 17.1 meters compared to the Rafale's 15.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F/A-18 Hornet or Rafale?
The Rafale is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the F/A-18 Hornet at $29 million.
Which entered service first, the F/A-18 Hornet or Rafale?
The F/A-18 Hornet entered service first in 1983, 18 years before the Rafale which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F/A-18 Hornet or Rafale?
The F/A-18 Hornet has been produced in greater numbers with 1,480 units compared to 316 units of the Rafale.
