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F/A-18 Hornet vs Su-17 Fitter

F/A-18 Hornet vs Su-17 Fitter at a glance — top speed 1,915 vs 2,140 km/h, range 2,017 vs 2,300 km, max takeoff weight 23,541 vs 7,890 kg, built 1,480 vs 2,867 units.

McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F/A-18 Hornet
Sukhoi Su-17 Fitter combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-17 Fitter
Specifications
F/A-18 Hornet Su-17 Fitter
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Sukhoi
First flight 18 November 1978 1 January 1966
Year introduced 1983 1970
Number produced 1480 units 2867 units
Average unit price $29 million $6 million
Wing area 38.0 m² 27.5 m²
Wingspan 12.3 m 10.0 m
Height 4.7 m 4.5 m
Length 17.1 m 15.3 m
Maximum speed 1915 km/h 2140 km/h
Operational range 2,017 km 2,300 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 14,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,541 kg 7,890 kg
Empty weight 10,433 kg 5,932 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,051 kgf 1 x 4,000 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F/A-18 Hornet or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter is faster with a maximum speed of 2,140 km/h compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 1,915 km/h, a difference of 225 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F/A-18 Hornet or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter has a longer range at 2,300 km compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 2,017 km.
Which can fly higher, the F/A-18 Hornet or Su-17 Fitter?
The F/A-18 Hornet has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 14,500 meters (47,572 ft).
Which is heavier, the F/A-18 Hornet or Su-17 Fitter?
The F/A-18 Hornet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,541 kg compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 7,890 kg.
Which is larger, the F/A-18 Hornet or Su-17 Fitter?
The F/A-18 Hornet is longer at 17.1 meters compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 15.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F/A-18 Hornet or Su-17 Fitter?
The F/A-18 Hornet is more expensive at approximately $29 million per unit compared to the Su-17 Fitter at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F/A-18 Hornet or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter entered service first in 1970, 13 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 Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter has been produced in greater numbers with 2,867 units compared to 1,480 units of the F/A-18 Hornet.