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F/A-18 Hornet vs Su-34 Fullback

McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F/A-18 Hornet
Sukhoi Su-34 Fullback combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-34 Fullback
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Specifications
F/A-18 Hornet Su-34 Fullback
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Sukhoi
First flight 18 November 1978 13 April 1990
Year introduced 1983 1997
Number produced 1480 units 155 units
Average unit price $29 million $36 million
Wing area 38.0 m² 52.0 m²
Wingspan 12.3 m 14.7 m
Height 4.7 m 6.4 m
Length 17.1 m 23.3 m
Maximum speed 1915 km/h 1900 km/h
Operational range 2,017 km 4,000 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,541 kg 45,000 kg
Empty weight 10,433 kg 20,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,350 kgf 2 x 12,500 kgf
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Overview

The F/A-18 Hornet and the Su-34 Fullback are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 1,915 km/h for the F/A-18 Hornet vs 1,900 km/h for the Su-34 Fullback. The F/A-18 Hornet has an operational range of 2,017 km vs 4,000 km for the Su-34 Fullback. The F/A-18 Hornet operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 15,000 m for the Su-34 Fullback.

The F/A-18 Hornet has been produced in 1,480 units vs 155 for the Su-34 Fullback. Unit cost is $29M for the F/A-18 Hornet vs $36M for the Su-34 Fullback. The F/A-18 Hornet first flew 12 years before the Su-34 Fullback (1978 vs 1990).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F/A-18 Hornet or Su-34 Fullback?
The F/A-18 Hornet is faster with a maximum speed of 1,915 km/h compared to the Su-34 Fullback's 1,900 km/h, a difference of 15 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F/A-18 Hornet or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 2,017 km.
Which can fly higher, the F/A-18 Hornet or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the F/A-18 Hornet or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,000 kg compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 23,541 kg.
Which is larger, the F/A-18 Hornet or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback is longer at 23.3 meters compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 17.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F/A-18 Hornet or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback is more expensive at approximately $36 million per unit compared to the F/A-18 Hornet at $29 million.
Which entered service first, the F/A-18 Hornet or Su-34 Fullback?
The F/A-18 Hornet entered service first in 1983, 14 years before the Su-34 Fullback which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F/A-18 Hornet or Su-34 Fullback?
The F/A-18 Hornet has been produced in greater numbers with 1,480 units compared to 155 units of the Su-34 Fullback.