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

American multirole fighter, prominent during the Gulf War, extensively deployed for ground-attack, fleet defense, and close air support missions.
Picture of F/A-18 Hornet
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 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 46.0 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 29,937 kg β—‰
Empty weight 15,011 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 6,350 kgf β—‰
3-view profile of F/A-18 Hornet
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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