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F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet vs Saeqeh

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🇺🇸 F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet
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Specifications
F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet Saeqeh
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing HESA
First flight 29 November 1995 1 July 2004
Year introduced 2001 2007
Number produced 632 units 6 units
Average unit price $70 million --
Wing area 46.5 m² -- m²
Wingspan 13.6 m -- m
Height 4.9 m -- m
Length 18.3 m -- m
Maximum speed 1915 km/h -- km/h
Operational range 2,346 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 15,940 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 29,900 kg -- kg
Empty weight 14,550 kg -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,979 kgf 0
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Overview

The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet and the Saeqeh are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and HESA respectively.

The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet has an operational range of 2,346 km vs 3,000 km for the Saeqeh.

The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet has been produced in 632 units vs 6 for the Saeqeh. The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet first flew 9 years before the Saeqeh (1995 vs 2004).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or Saeqeh?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet is faster with a maximum speed of 1,915 km/h compared to the Saeqeh's 0 km/h, a difference of 1,915 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or Saeqeh?
The Saeqeh 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/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or Saeqeh?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet has a higher service ceiling at 15,940 meters (52,296 ft) compared to the Saeqeh's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or Saeqeh?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 29,900 kg compared to the Saeqeh's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or Saeqeh?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet is longer at 18.3 meters compared to the Saeqeh's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or Saeqeh?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet entered service first in 2001, 6 years before the Saeqeh which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or Saeqeh?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet has been produced in greater numbers with 632 units compared to 6 units of the Saeqeh.