Comparison of Boeing F/A-18 Hornet and F-15E Strike Eagle

Attribute	F-15E Strike Eagle ×	Boeing F/A-18 Hornet ×
General
Manufacturer	Boeing	Boeing
Model	F-15E Strike Eagle	Boeing F/A-18 Hornet
Country	United States	United States
Manufactured from (year)	1985	1983
Type	Fighter Jets	Fighter Jets
Icao	F15E	F18
Performance
Engine	2x Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-229	2x General Electric F404-GE-402
Power, lbf (lbf)	29,000	17,750
Avionics	Raytheon AN/APG-70 or AN/APG-82, AN/ASQ-236 Radar Pod	Ratheon APG 73
Max cruise speed (km/h)	3,017	1,915
Approach speed (km/h)	-	287
Travel range (km)	3,889	3,334
Fuel economy (km/l)	0.523	0.333
Service ceiling (m)	18,288	15,240
Rate of climb (m/sec)	254	228.6
Take off distance (m)	300	457
Landing distance (m)	450	400
Weights
Max take off weight (kg)	36,700	23,590
Max payload (kg)	10,500	7,000
Fuel tank capacity (l)	20,820	9,937
Dimensions
Seats	2	2
Exterior length (m)	19.4	17.1
Tail height (m)	5.6	4.7
Fuselage diameter (m)	1.3	-
Wing span (m)	13.05	12.3
Wing tips	No Winglets	No Winglets