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. | |
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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 multirole fighter, hailing from the late 20th century, extensively deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. | |
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Origin country | πΊπΈ 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 | 46.5 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 |