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F/A-18 Hornet vs Su-37 Super Flanker

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Specifications
F/A-18 Hornet Su-37 Super Flanker
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Sukhoi
First flight 18 November 1978 12 April 1996
Year introduced 1983 1997
Number produced 1480 units 1 units
Average unit price $29 million $70 million
Wing area 38.0 m² 62.0 m²
Wingspan 12.3 m 14.7 m
Height 4.7 m 6.4 m
Length 17.1 m 22.2 m
Maximum speed 1915 km/h 2494 km/h
Operational range 2,017 km 3,300 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,541 kg 35,000 kg
Empty weight 10,433 kg 18,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,350 kgf 2 x 7,598 kgf
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Overview

The F/A-18 Hornet and the Su-37 Super Flanker 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 2,494 km/h for the Su-37 Super Flanker. The F/A-18 Hornet has an operational range of 2,017 km vs 3,300 km for the Su-37 Super Flanker. The Su-37 Super Flanker operates at altitudes up to 18,000 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 1 for the Su-37 Super Flanker. Unit cost is $29M for the F/A-18 Hornet vs $70M for the Su-37 Super Flanker. The F/A-18 Hornet first flew 18 years before the Su-37 Super Flanker (1978 vs 1996).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F/A-18 Hornet or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker is faster with a maximum speed of 2,494 km/h compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 1,915 km/h, a difference of 579 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F/A-18 Hornet or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker has a longer range at 3,300 km compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 2,017 km.
Which can fly higher, the F/A-18 Hornet or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 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-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 35,000 kg compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 23,541 kg.
Which is larger, the F/A-18 Hornet or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker is longer at 22.2 meters compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 17.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F/A-18 Hornet or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the F/A-18 Hornet at $29 million.
Which entered service first, the F/A-18 Hornet or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The F/A-18 Hornet entered service first in 1983, 14 years before the Su-37 Super Flanker which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F/A-18 Hornet or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The F/A-18 Hornet has been produced in greater numbers with 1,480 units compared to 1 units of the Su-37 Super Flanker.