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.
Picture of F-35 Lightning II
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.
Picture of F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet
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 43.0 m²
Wingspan 11.0 m
Height 4.4 m
Length 15.6 m
Maximum speed 1930 km/h
Operational range 833 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 27,216 kg
Empty weight 14,651 kg
Total thrust 1 x 11,340 kgf
3-view profile of F-35 Lightning II
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

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