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F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet vs FA-50 Fighting Eagle

F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet vs FA-50 Fighting Eagle at a glance — top speed 1,915 vs 1,840 km/h, range 2,346 vs 1,851 km, max takeoff weight 29,900 vs 10,722 kg.

Boeing F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet
KAI FA-50 Fighting Eagle combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 FA-50 Fighting Eagle
Specifications
F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet FA-50 Fighting Eagle
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing KAI
First flight 29 November 1995 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2001 2014
Number produced 632 units N/A
Average unit price $70 million $30 million
Wing area 46.5 m² 23.7 m²
Wingspan 13.6 m 9.5 m
Height 4.9 m 4.8 m
Length 18.3 m 13.1 m
Maximum speed 1915 km/h 1840 km/h
Operational range 2,346 km 1,851 km
Service ceiling 15,940 m 14,630 m
Max. takeoff weight 29,900 kg 10,722 kg
Empty weight 14,550 kg 6,470 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,979 kgf 1 x 79 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or FA-50 Fighting Eagle?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet is faster with a maximum speed of 1,915 km/h compared to the FA-50 Fighting Eagle's 1,840 km/h, a difference of 75 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or FA-50 Fighting Eagle?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet has a longer range at 2,346 km compared to the FA-50 Fighting Eagle's 1,851 km.
Which can fly higher, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or FA-50 Fighting Eagle?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet has a higher service ceiling at 15,940 meters (52,296 ft) compared to the FA-50 Fighting Eagle's 14,630 meters (47,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or FA-50 Fighting Eagle?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 29,900 kg compared to the FA-50 Fighting Eagle's 10,722 kg.
Which is larger, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or FA-50 Fighting Eagle?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet is longer at 18.3 meters compared to the FA-50 Fighting Eagle's 13.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or FA-50 Fighting Eagle?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the FA-50 Fighting Eagle at $30 million.
Which entered service first, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or FA-50 Fighting Eagle?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet entered service first in 2001, 13 years before the FA-50 Fighting Eagle which entered service in 2014.