F/A-18 Hornet vs F-15E Strike Eagle
American multirole fighter, prominent during the Gulf War, extensively deployed for ground-attack, fleet defense, and close air support missions. | |
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Origin country | πΊπΈ United States |
Category | Combat Aircraft |
Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas |
First flight | 18 November 1978 |
Year of introduction | 1983 |
Number produced | 1480 units |
Average unit price | $29 million |
American all-weather multirole strike fighter, prominent in the Gulf War for precision strike and deep interdiction missions. | |
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Origin country | πΊπΈ United States |
Category | Combat Aircraft |
Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas |
First flight | 11 December 1986 |
Year of introduction | 1986 |
Number produced | 525 units |
Average unit price | $31 million |