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.
Picture of F/A-18 Hornet
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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
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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 38.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 12.3 m β—‰
Height 4.7 m β—‰
Length 17.1 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1915 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,017 km β—‰
Service ceiling 15,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 23,541 kg β—‰
Empty weight 10,433 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 6,350 kgf β—‰
3-view profile of F/A-18 Hornet
Wing area 46.5 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 13.6 m β—‰
Height 4.9 m β—‰
Length 18.3 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1915 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,346 km β—‰
Service ceiling 15,940 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 29,900 kg β—‰
Empty weight 14,550 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 9,979 kgf β—‰

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