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F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet vs J-16 Qianlong

Boeing F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet
Shenyang J-16 Qianlong combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-16 Qianlong
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Specifications
F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet J-16 Qianlong
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Shenyang
First flight 29 November 1995 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2001 2015
Number produced 632 units 365 units
Average unit price $70 million --
Wing area 46.5 m² 62.0 m²
Wingspan 13.6 m 14.7 m
Height 4.9 m 6.4 m
Length 18.3 m 21.9 m
Maximum speed 1915 km/h 2120 km/h
Operational range 2,346 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 15,940 m 17,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 29,900 kg 35,000 kg
Empty weight 14,550 kg 17,700 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,979 kgf 2 x 13,600 kgf
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Overview

The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet and the J-16 Qianlong are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Shenyang respectively.

Top speed is 1,915 km/h for the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet vs 2,120 km/h for the J-16 Qianlong. The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet has an operational range of 2,346 km vs 3,000 km for the J-16 Qianlong. The J-16 Qianlong operates at altitudes up to 17,300 m compared to 15,940 m for the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet.

The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet has been produced in 632 units vs 365 for the J-16 Qianlong. The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet first flew 16 years before the J-16 Qianlong (1995 vs 2011).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or J-16 Qianlong?
The J-16 Qianlong is faster with a maximum speed of 2,120 km/h compared to the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet's 1,915 km/h, a difference of 205 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or J-16 Qianlong?
The J-16 Qianlong 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 J-16 Qianlong?
The J-16 Qianlong has a higher service ceiling at 17,300 meters (56,758 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-16 Qianlong?
The J-16 Qianlong has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 35,000 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-16 Qianlong?
The J-16 Qianlong is longer at 21.9 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-16 Qianlong?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet entered service first in 2001, 14 years before the J-16 Qianlong which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or J-16 Qianlong?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet has been produced in greater numbers with 632 units compared to 365 units of the J-16 Qianlong.