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F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet vs MiG-29K Fulcrum-D

Boeing F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet
Mikoyan MiG-29K Fulcrum-D combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-29K Fulcrum-D
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Specifications
F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet MiG-29K Fulcrum-D
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Mikoyan
First flight 29 November 1995 22 January 2007
Year introduced 2001 2009
Number produced 632 units 81 units
Average unit price $70 million $35 million
Wing area 46.5 m² 43.0 m²
Wingspan 13.6 m 12.0 m
Height 4.9 m 4.4 m
Length 18.3 m 17.3 m
Maximum speed 1915 km/h 2200 km/h
Operational range 2,346 km 2,000 km
Service ceiling 15,940 m 17,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 29,900 kg 24,500 kg
Empty weight 14,550 kg 12,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,979 kgf 2 x 9,000 kgf
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Overview

The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet and the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Mikoyan 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-29K Fulcrum-D. The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet has an operational range of 2,346 km vs 2,000 km for the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D. The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D 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 81 for the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D. Unit cost is $70M for the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet vs $35M for the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D. The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet first flew 12 years before the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D (1995 vs 2007).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D is faster with a maximum speed of 2,200 km/h compared to the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet's 1,915 km/h, a difference of 285 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet has a longer range at 2,346 km compared to the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D's 2,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 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 MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 29,900 kg compared to the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D's 24,500 kg.
Which is larger, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet is longer at 18.3 meters compared to the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D's 17.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D at $35 million.
Which entered service first, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet entered service first in 2001, 8 years before the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet has been produced in greater numbers with 632 units compared to 81 units of the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D.