F-14 Tomcat vs F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet
| American supersonic, twin-engine fighter jet, dominant during the Cold War, extensively deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Grumman |
| First flight | 21 December 1970 |
| Year of introduction | 1972 |
| Number produced | 712 units |
| Average unit price | $38 million |
| An American carrier-based multirole fighter, derived in the late 20th century, used extensively in global combat operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 29 November 1995 |
| Year of introduction | 2001 |
| Number produced | 632 units |
| Average unit price | $57 million |
| Wing area | 52.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 19.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2485 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,231 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 17,069 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 33,724 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 18,191 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 5,602 kgf ◉ |
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| Wing area | 46.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 18.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1915 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,346 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,940 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 29,900 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 14,550 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 9,979 kgf ◉ |