F-35 Lightning II vs F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet
American multirole stealth fighter, developed in the early 21st century, extensively deployed in global military operations. | |
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Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
Category | Combat Aircrafts |
Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
First flight | 15 December 2006 |
Year introduced | 2013 |
Number produced | 965 units |
Average unit price | $85 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 Aircrafts |
Manufacturer | Boeing |
First flight | 29 November 1995 |
Year introduced | 2001 |
Number produced | 632 units |
Average unit price | $57 million |
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 ◉ |