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F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet vs Typhoon

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Specifications
F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet Typhoon
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇩🇪 Germany🇪🇸 Spain🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Eurofighter
First flight 29 November 1995 27 March 1994
Year introduced 2001 2003
Number produced 632 units 589 units
Average unit price $70 million $90 million
Wing area 46.5 m² 51.2 m²
Wingspan 13.6 m 11.0 m
Height 4.9 m 5.3 m
Length 18.3 m 16.0 m
Maximum speed 1915 km/h 2495 km/h
Operational range 2,346 km 3,790 km
Service ceiling 15,940 m 16,765 m
Max. takeoff weight 29,900 kg 23,500 kg
Empty weight 14,550 kg 11,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,979 kgf 2 x 9,163 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or Typhoon?
The Typhoon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,495 km/h compared to the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet's 1,915 km/h, a difference of 580 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or Typhoon?
The Typhoon has a longer range at 3,790 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 Typhoon?
The Typhoon has a higher service ceiling at 16,765 meters (55,003 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 Typhoon?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 29,900 kg compared to the Typhoon's 23,500 kg.
Which is larger, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or Typhoon?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet is longer at 18.3 meters compared to the Typhoon's 16.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or Typhoon?
The Typhoon is more expensive at approximately $90 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 Typhoon?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet entered service first in 2001, 2 years before the Typhoon which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or Typhoon?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet has been produced in greater numbers with 632 units compared to 589 units of the Typhoon.