F-35 Lightning II vs F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet
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Specifications
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F-35 Lightning II |
F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Combat Aircraft |
Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Lockheed Martin |
Boeing |
| First flight |
15 December 2006 |
29 November 1995 |
| Year introduced |
2013 |
2001 |
| Number produced |
965 units |
632 units |
| Average unit price |
$85 million |
$70 million |
| Wing area |
43.0 m² |
46.5 m² |
| Wingspan |
11.0 m |
13.6 m |
| Height |
4.4 m |
4.9 m |
| Length |
15.6 m |
18.3 m |
| Maximum speed |
1960 km/h |
1915 km/h |
| Operational range |
2,800 km |
2,346 km |
| Service ceiling |
15,000 m |
15,940 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
27,216 kg |
29,900 kg |
| Empty weight |
14,651 kg |
14,550 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 19,500 kgf
|
2 x 9,979 kgf
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Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the F-35 Lightning II or F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet?
The F-35 Lightning II is faster with a maximum speed of 1,960 km/h compared to the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet's 1,915 km/h, a difference of 45 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-35 Lightning II or F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet?
The F-35 Lightning II has a longer range at 2,800 km compared to the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet's 2,346 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-35 Lightning II or F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet has a higher service ceiling at 15,940 meters (52,296 ft) compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-35 Lightning II or F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 29,900 kg compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 27,216 kg.
Which is larger, the F-35 Lightning II or F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet is longer at 18.3 meters compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 15.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-35 Lightning II or F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet?
The F-35 Lightning II is more expensive at approximately $85 million per unit compared to the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet at $70 million.
Which entered service first, the F-35 Lightning II or F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet entered service first in 2001, 12 years before the F-35 Lightning II which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-35 Lightning II or F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet?
The F-35 Lightning II has been produced in greater numbers with 965 units compared to 632 units of the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet.
