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F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet vs MiG-35

F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet vs MiG-35 at a glance — top speed 1,915 vs 2,100 km/h, range 2,346 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 29,900 vs 24,500 kg, built 632 vs 6 units.

Mikoyan MiG-35 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-35
Specifications
F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet MiG-35
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Mikoyan
First flight 29 November 1995 1 January 2009
Year introduced 2001 2019
Number produced 632 units 6 units
Average unit price $70 million --
Wing area 46.5 m² 41.0 m²
Wingspan 13.6 m 12.0 m
Height 4.9 m 4.7 m
Length 18.3 m 17.3 m
Maximum speed 1915 km/h 2100 km/h
Operational range 2,346 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 15,940 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 29,900 kg 24,500 kg
Empty weight 14,550 kg 11,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,979 kgf 2 x 8,995 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or MiG-35?
The MiG-35 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,100 km/h compared to the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet's 1,915 km/h, a difference of 185 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or MiG-35?
The MiG-35 has a longer range at 3,000 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 MiG-35?
The MiG-35 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 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 MiG-35?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 29,900 kg compared to the MiG-35's 24,500 kg.
Which is larger, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or MiG-35?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet is longer at 18.3 meters compared to the MiG-35's 17.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or MiG-35?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet entered service first in 2001, 18 years before the MiG-35 which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or MiG-35?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet has been produced in greater numbers with 632 units compared to 6 units of the MiG-35.