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F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet vs Su-57 Felon

Boeing F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet
Sukhoi Su-57 Felon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-57 Felon
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Specifications
F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet Su-57 Felon
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Sukhoi
First flight 29 November 1995 29 January 2010
Year introduced 2001 2020
Number produced 632 units 32 units
Average unit price $70 million $42 million
Wing area 46.5 m² 78.8 m²
Wingspan 13.6 m 14.1 m
Height 4.9 m 4.6 m
Length 18.3 m 20.1 m
Maximum speed 1915 km/h 2135 km/h
Operational range 2,346 km 3,500 km
Service ceiling 15,940 m 20,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 29,900 kg 35,000 kg
Empty weight 14,550 kg 18,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,979 kgf 2 x 14,480 kgf
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Overview

The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet and the Su-57 Felon are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 1,915 km/h for the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet vs 2,135 km/h for the Su-57 Felon. The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet has an operational range of 2,346 km vs 3,500 km for the Su-57 Felon. The Su-57 Felon operates at altitudes up to 20,000 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 32 for the Su-57 Felon. Unit cost is $70M for the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet vs $42M for the Su-57 Felon. The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet first flew 15 years before the Su-57 Felon (1995 vs 2010).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or Su-57 Felon?
The Su-57 Felon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,135 km/h compared to the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet's 1,915 km/h, a difference of 220 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or Su-57 Felon?
The Su-57 Felon has a longer range at 3,500 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-57 Felon?
The Su-57 Felon has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 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 Su-57 Felon?
The Su-57 Felon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 35,000 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-57 Felon?
The Su-57 Felon is longer at 20.1 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-57 Felon?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the Su-57 Felon at $42 million.
Which entered service first, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or Su-57 Felon?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet entered service first in 2001, 19 years before the Su-57 Felon which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or Su-57 Felon?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet has been produced in greater numbers with 632 units compared to 32 units of the Su-57 Felon.