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F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet vs Mitsubishi F-2

Boeing F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet
Mitsubishi F-2 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Mitsubishi F-2
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Specifications
F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet Mitsubishi F-2
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Mitsubishi
First flight 29 November 1995 7 October 1995
Year introduced 2001 2000
Number produced 632 units 98 units
Average unit price $70 million $100 million
Wing area 46.5 m² 34.8 m²
Wingspan 13.6 m 11.1 m
Height 4.9 m 4.7 m
Length 18.3 m 15.5 m
Maximum speed 1915 km/h 2124 km/h
Operational range 2,346 km 833 km
Service ceiling 15,940 m 17,983 m
Max. takeoff weight 29,900 kg 22,090 kg
Empty weight 14,550 kg 9,525 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,979 kgf 1 x 13,381 kgf
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Overview

The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet and the Mitsubishi F-2 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Mitsubishi respectively.

Top speed is 1,915 km/h for the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet vs 2,124 km/h for the Mitsubishi F-2. The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet has an operational range of 2,346 km vs 833 km for the Mitsubishi F-2. The Mitsubishi F-2 operates at altitudes up to 17,983 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 98 for the Mitsubishi F-2. Unit cost is $70M for the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet vs $100M for the Mitsubishi F-2.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or Mitsubishi F-2?
The Mitsubishi F-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,124 km/h compared to the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet's 1,915 km/h, a difference of 209 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or Mitsubishi F-2?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet has a longer range at 2,346 km compared to the Mitsubishi F-2's 833 km.
Which can fly higher, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or Mitsubishi F-2?
The Mitsubishi F-2 has a higher service ceiling at 17,983 meters (58,999 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 Mitsubishi F-2?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 29,900 kg compared to the Mitsubishi F-2's 22,090 kg.
Which is larger, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or Mitsubishi F-2?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet is longer at 18.3 meters compared to the Mitsubishi F-2's 15.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or Mitsubishi F-2?
The Mitsubishi F-2 is more expensive at approximately $100 million per unit compared to the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet at $70 million.
Which entered service first, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or Mitsubishi F-2?
The Mitsubishi F-2 entered service first in 2000, 1 years before the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or Mitsubishi F-2?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet has been produced in greater numbers with 632 units compared to 98 units of the Mitsubishi F-2.