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US Navy F/A-18 vs. US Air Force F-16: Which fighter jet rules the sky?
In essence, the F-16 is faster and more maneuverable, while the F/A-18 is built for survival. But which one would actually ...
How long can an F-18 stay airborne? We break down Hornet vs Super Hornet endurance, internal fuel limits, and mission-driven range differences.
The Air Force passed on the YF-17 prototype, preferring the more agile F-16. But Navy planners liked it—ultimately transforming it into the venerable F/A-18. The upcoming F/A-XX contract award will ...
Engines Two GE F404-GE-402 afterburning turbofans (~17,700 lbf total thrust) Two GE F414-GE-400 afterburning turbofans (~44,000 lbf total thrust) Top Speed ~1,190 mph (1,915 km/h) / Mach 1.8 ~1,190 ...
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