Comparison of Boeing F/A-18 Hornet and Sukhoi Su-30 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Sukhoi Su-30 × |  Boeing F/A-18 Hornet × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Sukhoi | Boeing |
| Model | Sukhoi Su-30 | Boeing F/A-18 Hornet |
| Country | Russia | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1992 | 1983 |
| Type | Fighter Jets | Fighter Jets |
| Icao | SU30 | F18 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 2x 2 × Lyulka AL-31FP turbofans | 2x General Electric F404-GE-402 |
| Power, lbf (lbf) | 29,400 | 17,750 |
| Avionics | Sukhoi Air to Air Fire Control System | Ratheon APG 73 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 2,121 | 1,915 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | - | 287 |
| Travel range (km) | 3,000 | 3,334 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | 0.665 | 0.333 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 17,983 | 15,240 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 230 | 228.6 |
| Take off distance (m) | 550 | 457 |
| Landing distance (m) | 750 | 400 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 34,500 | 23,590 |
| Max payload (kg) | 8,000 | 7,000 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 11,981 | 9,937 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Exterior length (m) | 21.93 | 17.1 |
| Tail height (m) | 6.36 | 4.7 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 1.5 | - |
| Wing span (m) | 14.7 | 12.3 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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