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F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet vs Socata TBM

Boeing F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet
Socata TBM combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Socata TBM
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Specifications
F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet Socata TBM
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Socata
First flight 29 November 1995 14 July 1988
Year introduced 2001 1990
Number produced 632 units 1000 units
Average unit price $70 million $4.5 million
Wing area 46.5 m² 18.0 m²
Wingspan 13.6 m 12.7 m
Height 4.9 m 4.4 m
Length 18.3 m 10.7 m
Maximum speed 1915 km/h 555 km/h
Operational range 2,346 km 3,304 km
Service ceiling 15,940 m 9,185 m
Max. takeoff weight 29,900 kg 3,354 kg
Empty weight 14,550 kg 1,837 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,979 kgf 1 x 522 kW
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Overview

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

The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet reaches 1,915 km/h — 3.5x the Socata TBM's 555 km/h. The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet has an operational range of 2,346 km vs 3,304 km for the Socata TBM. The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet operates at altitudes up to 15,940 m compared to 9,185 m for the Socata TBM. At 29,900 kg MTOW, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet is 8.9x the Socata TBM's 3,354 kg.

The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet has been produced in 632 units vs 1,000 for the Socata TBM. Unit cost is $70M for the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet vs $4.5M for the Socata TBM. The Socata TBM first flew 7 years before the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet (1988 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or Socata TBM?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet is faster with a maximum speed of 1,915 km/h compared to the Socata TBM's 555 km/h, a difference of 1,360 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or Socata TBM?
The Socata TBM has a longer range at 3,304 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 Socata TBM?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet has a higher service ceiling at 15,940 meters (52,296 ft) compared to the Socata TBM's 9,185 meters (30,134 ft).
Which is heavier, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or Socata TBM?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 29,900 kg compared to the Socata TBM's 3,354 kg.
Which is larger, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or Socata TBM?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet is longer at 18.3 meters compared to the Socata TBM's 10.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or Socata TBM?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the Socata TBM at $4.5 million.
Which entered service first, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or Socata TBM?
The Socata TBM entered service first in 1990, 11 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 Socata TBM?
The Socata TBM has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 632 units of the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet.