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F/A-18 Hornet vs Super Etendard

F/A-18 Hornet vs Super Etendard at a glance — top speed 1,915 vs 1,180 km/h, range 2,017 vs 1,820 km, max takeoff weight 23,541 vs 12,000 kg, built 1,480 vs 85 units.

McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F/A-18 Hornet
Dassault-Breguet Super Etendard combat aircraft side profile drawing
Specifications
F/A-18 Hornet Super Etendard
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Dassault-Breguet
First flight 18 November 1978 28 October 1974
Year introduced 1983 1978
Number produced 1480 units 85 units
Average unit price $29 million $13 million
Wing area 38.0 m² 28.4 m²
Wingspan 12.3 m 9.6 m
Height 4.7 m 3.9 m
Length 17.1 m 14.3 m
Maximum speed 1915 km/h 1180 km/h
Operational range 2,017 km 1,820 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 13,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,541 kg 12,000 kg
Empty weight 10,433 kg 6,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,051 kgf 1 x 4,995 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F/A-18 Hornet or Super Etendard?
The F/A-18 Hornet is faster with a maximum speed of 1,915 km/h compared to the Super Etendard's 1,180 km/h, a difference of 735 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F/A-18 Hornet or Super Etendard?
The F/A-18 Hornet has a longer range at 2,017 km compared to the Super Etendard's 1,820 km.
Which can fly higher, the F/A-18 Hornet or Super Etendard?
The F/A-18 Hornet has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Super Etendard's 13,700 meters (44,947 ft).
Which is heavier, the F/A-18 Hornet or Super Etendard?
The F/A-18 Hornet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,541 kg compared to the Super Etendard's 12,000 kg.
Which is larger, the F/A-18 Hornet or Super Etendard?
The F/A-18 Hornet is longer at 17.1 meters compared to the Super Etendard's 14.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F/A-18 Hornet or Super Etendard?
The F/A-18 Hornet is more expensive at approximately $29 million per unit compared to the Super Etendard at $13 million.
Which entered service first, the F/A-18 Hornet or Super Etendard?
The Super Etendard entered service first in 1978, 5 years before the F/A-18 Hornet which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F/A-18 Hornet or Super Etendard?
The F/A-18 Hornet has been produced in greater numbers with 1,480 units compared to 85 units of the Super Etendard.