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F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet vs Su-34 Fullback

F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet vs Su-34 Fullback at a glance — top speed 1,915 vs 1,900 km/h, range 2,346 vs 4,500 km, max takeoff weight 29,900 vs 45,000 kg, built 632 vs 155 units.

Boeing F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet
Sukhoi Su-34 Fullback combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-34 Fullback
Specifications
F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet Su-34 Fullback
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Sukhoi
First flight 29 November 1995 13 April 1990
Year introduced 2001 2014
Number produced 632 units 155 units
Average unit price $70 million $36 million
Wing area 46.5 m² 52.0 m²
Wingspan 13.6 m 14.7 m
Height 4.9 m 6.4 m
Length 18.3 m 23.3 m
Maximum speed 1915 km/h 1900 km/h
Operational range 2,346 km 4,500 km
Service ceiling 15,940 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 29,900 kg 45,000 kg
Empty weight 14,550 kg 20,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,979 kgf 2 x 13,460 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or Su-34 Fullback?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet is faster with a maximum speed of 1,915 km/h compared to the Su-34 Fullback's 1,900 km/h, a difference of 15 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback has a longer range at 4,500 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 Su-34 Fullback?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet has a higher service ceiling at 15,940 meters (52,296 ft) compared to the Su-34 Fullback's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,000 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 Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback is longer at 23.3 meters compared to the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet's 18.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or Su-34 Fullback?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the Su-34 Fullback at $36 million.
Which entered service first, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or Su-34 Fullback?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet entered service first in 2001, 13 years before the Su-34 Fullback which entered service in 2014.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or Su-34 Fullback?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet has been produced in greater numbers with 632 units compared to 155 units of the Su-34 Fullback.