F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet vs F-2
| An American carrier-based multirole fighter, derived in the late 20th century, used extensively in global combat operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 29 November 1995 |
| Year introduced | 2001 |
| Number produced | 632 units |
| Average unit price | $70 million |
| Japanese multirole fighter, derived from the F-16, extensively operational since the 2000s in Japan's Air Self-Defense Force. | |
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| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi |
| First flight | 7 October 1995 |
| Year introduced | 2000 |
| Number produced | 98 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wing area | 46.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 18.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1915 km/h |
| Operational range | 2,346 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,940 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 29,900 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 14,550 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 19,958 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 34.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 833 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 17,983 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 22,090 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 9,525 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 7,711 kgf â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of F-2 by Lockheed Martin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or F-2?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet is faster with a maximum speed of 1,915 km/h compared to the F-2's 0 km/h, a difference of 1,915 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or F-2?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet has a longer range at 2,346 km compared to the F-2's 833 km.
Which can fly higher, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or F-2?
The F-2 has a higher service ceiling at 17,983 meters (58,999 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 F-2?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 29,900 kg compared to the F-2's 22,090 kg.
Which is larger, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or F-2?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet is longer at 18.3 meters compared to the F-2's 15.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or F-2?
The F-2 entered service first in 2000, 1 years before the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet or F-2?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet has been produced in greater numbers with 632 units compared to 98 units of the F-2.