J-15 Flying Shark vs F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet

Chinese carrier-based twin-engine multirole fighter, developed from the Su-33, in use by the Chinese Naval Air Force.
Picture of J-15 Flying Shark
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang
First flight 1 August 2009
Year of introduction 2013
Number produced 76 units
Average unit price $-- million
American multirole fighter, hailing from the late 20th century, extensively deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts.
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 2002
Number produced 632 units
Average unit price $57 million
Wing area 67.8 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 14.7 m β—‰
Height 5.9 m β—‰
Length 22.3 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2300 km/h β—‰
Operational range 3,500 km β—‰
Service ceiling 18,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 33,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 17,500 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 12,500 kgf β—‰
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 730 km β—‰
Service ceiling 15,240 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 29,900 kg β—‰
Empty weight 13,900 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 6,350 kgf β—‰

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