F/A-18 Hornet vs F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet

American carrier-capable multirole strike fighter, designed in the late 20th century, deployed extensively in a variety of combat roles.
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Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircrafts
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas
First flight 18 November 1978
Year introduced 1983
Number produced 1480 units
Average unit price $29 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 38.0 m²
Wingspan 12.3 m
Height 4.7 m
Length 17.1 m
Maximum speed 1915 km/h
Operational range 2,017 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,541 kg
Empty weight 10,433 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,350 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

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