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F/A-18 Hornet vs Typhoon

McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F/A-18 Hornet
Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇪🇸🇬🇧🇮🇹 Typhoon
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Specifications
F/A-18 Hornet Typhoon
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇩🇪 Germany🇪🇸 Spain🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Eurofighter
First flight 18 November 1978 27 March 1994
Year introduced 1983 2003
Number produced 1480 units 589 units
Average unit price $29 million $90 million
Wing area 38.0 m² 51.2 m²
Wingspan 12.3 m 11.0 m
Height 4.7 m 5.3 m
Length 17.1 m 16.0 m
Maximum speed 1915 km/h 2495 km/h
Operational range 2,017 km 3,790 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 16,765 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,541 kg 23,500 kg
Empty weight 10,433 kg 11,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,051 kgf 2 x 9,163 kgf
Performance Radar Chart

Overview

The F/A-18 Hornet and the Typhoon are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and Eurofighter respectively.

Top speed is 1,915 km/h for the F/A-18 Hornet vs 2,495 km/h for the Typhoon. The F/A-18 Hornet has an operational range of 2,017 km vs 3,790 km for the Typhoon. The Typhoon operates at altitudes up to 16,765 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 589 for the Typhoon. Unit cost is $29M for the F/A-18 Hornet vs $90M for the Typhoon. The F/A-18 Hornet first flew 16 years before the Typhoon (1978 vs 1994).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F/A-18 Hornet or Typhoon?
The Typhoon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,495 km/h compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 1,915 km/h, a difference of 580 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F/A-18 Hornet or Typhoon?
The Typhoon has a longer range at 3,790 km compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 2,017 km.
Which can fly higher, the F/A-18 Hornet or Typhoon?
The Typhoon has a higher service ceiling at 16,765 meters (55,003 ft) compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the F/A-18 Hornet or Typhoon?
The F/A-18 Hornet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,541 kg compared to the Typhoon's 23,500 kg.
Which is larger, the F/A-18 Hornet or Typhoon?
The F/A-18 Hornet is longer at 17.1 meters compared to the Typhoon's 16.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F/A-18 Hornet or Typhoon?
The Typhoon is more expensive at approximately $90 million per unit compared to the F/A-18 Hornet at $29 million.
Which entered service first, the F/A-18 Hornet or Typhoon?
The F/A-18 Hornet entered service first in 1983, 20 years before the Typhoon which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F/A-18 Hornet or Typhoon?
The F/A-18 Hornet has been produced in greater numbers with 1,480 units compared to 589 units of the Typhoon.