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F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet vs J-15 Flying Shark

Boeing F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet
Shenyang J-15 Flying Shark combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-15 Flying Shark
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Specifications
F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet J-15 Flying Shark
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Shenyang
First flight 29 November 1995 1 August 2009
Year introduced 2001 2013
Number produced 632 units 76 units
Average unit price $70 million --
Wing area 46.5 m² 67.8 m²
Wingspan 13.6 m 14.7 m
Height 4.9 m 5.9 m
Length 18.3 m 22.3 m
Maximum speed 1915 km/h 2300 km/h
Operational range 2,346 km 3,500 km
Service ceiling 15,940 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 29,900 kg 33,000 kg
Empty weight 14,550 kg 17,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,979 kgf 2 x 12,500 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or J-15 Flying Shark?
The J-15 Flying Shark is faster with a maximum speed of 2,300 km/h compared to the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet's 1,915 km/h, a difference of 385 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or J-15 Flying Shark?
The J-15 Flying Shark has a longer range at 3,500 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 J-15 Flying Shark?
The J-15 Flying Shark has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet's 15,940 meters (52,296 ft).
Which is heavier, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or J-15 Flying Shark?
The J-15 Flying Shark has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,000 kg compared to the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet's 29,900 kg.
Which is larger, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or J-15 Flying Shark?
The J-15 Flying Shark is longer at 22.3 meters compared to the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet's 18.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or J-15 Flying Shark?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet entered service first in 2001, 12 years before the J-15 Flying Shark which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or J-15 Flying Shark?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet has been produced in greater numbers with 632 units compared to 76 units of the J-15 Flying Shark.