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

Overview

The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet and the MiG-35 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Mikoyan respectively.

Top speed is 1,915 km/h for the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet vs 2,100 km/h for the MiG-35. The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet has an operational range of 2,346 km vs 2,100 km for the MiG-35. The MiG-35 operates at altitudes up to 16,000 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 6 for the MiG-35. The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet first flew 14 years before the MiG-35 (1995 vs 2009).

An American carrier-based multirole fighter, derived in the late 20th century, used extensively in global combat operations.
Boeing F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 29 November 1995
Year introduced 2001
Number produced 632 units
Average unit price $70 million
Russian multirole fighter, developed in the early 21st century, designed for air superiority and precision ground strikes.
Mikoyan MiG-35 Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Russia
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan
First flight 1 January 2009
Year introduced 2019
Number produced 6 units
Average unit price --
Wing area 46.5 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 13.6 m β—‰
Height 4.9 m β—‰
Length 18.3 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1915 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,346 km β—‰
Service ceiling 15,940 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 29,900 kg β—‰
Empty weight 14,550 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 9,979 kgf β—‰
Wing area 41.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 12.0 m β—‰
Height 4.7 m β—‰
Length 17.3 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2100 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,100 km β—‰
Service ceiling 16,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 24,500 kg β—‰
Empty weight 11,000 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 26 kN β—‰

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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 F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet has a longer range at 2,346 km compared to the MiG-35's 2,100 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.