F/A-18 Hornet vs Rafale
| 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 | 🇺🇸 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 |
| French twin-engine multirole fighter, known for its versatility, advanced avionics, and high maneuverability. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 4 July 1986 |
| Year of introduction | 2001 |
| Number produced | 239 units |
| Average unit price | $75 million |
| Wing area | 46.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 18.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1915 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 730 km |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 29,937 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 15,011 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 6,350 kgf ◉ |
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| Wing area | 45.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 15.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1912 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 24,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 10,196 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 5,097 kgf ◉ |
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