F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet vs MiG-29 Fulcrum
Overview
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet and the MiG-29 Fulcrum are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.
Top speed is 1,915 km/h for the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet vs 2,200 km/h for the MiG-29 Fulcrum. The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet has an operational range of 2,346 km vs 1,430 km for the MiG-29 Fulcrum. The MiG-29 Fulcrum operates at altitudes up to 17,500 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 1,600 for the MiG-29 Fulcrum. Unit cost is $70M for the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet vs $25M for the MiG-29 Fulcrum. The MiG-29 Fulcrum first flew 18 years before the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet (1977 vs 1995).
| An American carrier-based multirole fighter, derived in the late 20th century, used extensively in global combat operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 29 November 1995 |
| Year introduced | 2001 |
| Number produced | 632 units |
| Average unit price | $70 million |
| Soviet twin-engine fighter jet, notable in late Cold War clashes, widely exported and integral to various aerial engagements globally. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Mikoyan-Gurevitch |
| First flight | 6 October 1977 |
| Year introduced | 1983 |
| Number produced | 1600 units |
| Average unit price | $25 million |
| Wing area | 46.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 18.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1915 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,346 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,940 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 29,900 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 14,550 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 9,979 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 43.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 12.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 17.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2200 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,430 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 17,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 24,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 18,500 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 9,000 kgf ◉ |
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