F-14 Tomcat vs F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet
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F-14 Tomcat |
F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Combat Aircraft |
Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Grumman |
Boeing |
| First flight |
21 December 1970 |
29 November 1995 |
| Year introduced |
1972 |
2001 |
| Number produced |
712 units |
632 units |
| Average unit price |
$38 million |
$70 million |
| Wing area |
52.5 m² |
46.5 m² |
| Wingspan |
19.6 m |
13.6 m |
| Height |
4.9 m |
4.9 m |
| Length |
19.1 m |
18.3 m |
| Maximum speed |
2485 km/h |
1915 km/h |
| Operational range |
3,000 km |
2,346 km |
| Service ceiling |
17,069 m |
15,940 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
33,724 kg |
29,900 kg |
| Empty weight |
18,191 kg |
14,550 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 12,224 kgf
|
2 x 9,979 kgf
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Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the F-14 Tomcat or F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet?
The F-14 Tomcat is faster with a maximum speed of 2,485 km/h compared to the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet's 1,915 km/h, a difference of 570 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-14 Tomcat or F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet?
The F-14 Tomcat has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet's 2,346 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-14 Tomcat or F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet?
The F-14 Tomcat has a higher service ceiling at 17,069 meters (56,000 ft) compared to the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet's 15,940 meters (52,296 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-14 Tomcat or F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet?
The F-14 Tomcat has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,724 kg compared to the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet's 29,900 kg.
Which is larger, the F-14 Tomcat or F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet?
The F-14 Tomcat is longer at 19.1 meters compared to the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet's 18.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-14 Tomcat or F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the F-14 Tomcat at $38 million.
Which entered service first, the F-14 Tomcat or F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet?
The F-14 Tomcat entered service first in 1972, 29 years before the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-14 Tomcat or F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet?
The F-14 Tomcat has been produced in greater numbers with 712 units compared to 632 units of the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet.
