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McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C/D Hornet
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Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker
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| Quick facts | ||
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas | Sukhoi |
| Type | Fighters & multirole | Fighters & multirole |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States | 🇸🇺 Soviet Union |
| First flight | 1978 | 1977 |
| Status | In service | In service |
| Units built | 1,480 | 680 |
| Unit cost | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 17.10 m | 21.90 m |
| Wingspan | 12.30 m | 14.70 m |
| Height | 4.70 m | 5.92 m |
| Wing area | 37.2 m² | 62.0 m² |
| Weights & fuel | ||
| Empty weight | 10,400 kg | 16,380 kg |
| Max. take-off weight | 23,400 kg | 30,450 kg |
| Performance | ||
| Max. speed | 1,915 km/h | 2,500 km/h |
| Max. Mach | Mach 1.80 | Mach 2.35 |
| Range | — | 3,530 km |
| Ferry range | 3,330 km | — |
| Combat radius | 740 km | 1,340 km |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m | 19,000 m |
| Rate of climb | 254.0 m/s | 300.0 m/s |
| Crew & capacity | ||
| Crew | 1–2 | 1 |
| Hardpoints | 9 | 10 |
| Powerplant | ||
| Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Engine type | — | — |
| Engine model | GE F404-GE-402 | Saturn AL-31F |
| Thrust (each) | 48.9 kN | 74.5 kN |
| Thrust with afterburner (each) | 79.2 kN | 122.6 kN |
At a glance
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.