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F/A-18 Hornet vs MiG-29K Fulcrum-D

McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F/A-18 Hornet
Mikoyan MiG-29K Fulcrum-D combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-29K Fulcrum-D
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Specifications
F/A-18 Hornet MiG-29K Fulcrum-D
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Mikoyan
First flight 18 November 1978 22 January 2007
Year introduced 1983 2009
Number produced 1480 units 81 units
Average unit price $29 million $35 million
Wing area 38.0 m² 43.0 m²
Wingspan 12.3 m 12.0 m
Height 4.7 m 4.4 m
Length 17.1 m 17.3 m
Maximum speed 1915 km/h 2200 km/h
Operational range 2,017 km 2,000 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 17,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,541 kg 24,500 kg
Empty weight 10,433 kg 12,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,051 kgf 2 x 9,000 kgf
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Overview

The F/A-18 Hornet and the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and Mikoyan respectively.

Top speed is 1,915 km/h for the F/A-18 Hornet vs 2,200 km/h for the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D. The F/A-18 Hornet has an operational range of 2,017 km vs 2,000 km for the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D. The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D operates at altitudes up to 17,500 m compared to 15,000 m for the F/A-18 Hornet.

The F/A-18 Hornet has been produced in 1,480 units vs 81 for the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D. Unit cost is $29M for the F/A-18 Hornet vs $35M for the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D. The F/A-18 Hornet first flew 29 years before the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D (1978 vs 2007).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F/A-18 Hornet or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D is faster with a maximum speed of 2,200 km/h compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 1,915 km/h, a difference of 285 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F/A-18 Hornet or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The F/A-18 Hornet has a longer range at 2,017 km compared to the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D's 2,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the F/A-18 Hornet or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 ft) compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the F/A-18 Hornet or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 24,500 kg compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 23,541 kg.
Which is larger, the F/A-18 Hornet or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D is longer at 17.3 meters compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 17.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F/A-18 Hornet or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D is more expensive at approximately $35 million per unit compared to the F/A-18 Hornet at $29 million.
Which entered service first, the F/A-18 Hornet or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The F/A-18 Hornet entered service first in 1983, 26 years before the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F/A-18 Hornet or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The F/A-18 Hornet has been produced in greater numbers with 1,480 units compared to 81 units of the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D.