F-35 Lightning II vs F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet

American multirole stealth fighter, developed in the early 21st century, extensively deployed in global military operations.
Picture of F-35 Lightning II
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin
First flight 15 December 2006
Year of introduction 2013
Number produced 965 units
Average unit price $85 million
American multirole fighter, hailing from the late 20th century, extensively deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts.
Picture of F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 29 November 1995
Year of introduction 2002
Number produced 632 units
Average unit price $57 million
Wing area 43.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.0 m β—‰
Height 4.4 m β—‰
Length 15.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1930 km/h β—‰
Operational range 833 km β—‰
Service ceiling 15,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 27,216 kg β—‰
Empty weight 14,651 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 11,340 kgf β—‰
3-view profile of F-35 Lightning II
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 730 km β—‰
Service ceiling 15,240 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 29,900 kg β—‰
Empty weight 13,900 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 6,350 kgf β—‰

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