FA-18 Super Hornet vs MiG-29k - Which would win?

FA-18 Super Hornet vs MiG-29k - Which would win?
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The United States’ FA-18 Super Hornet and Russia’s MiG-29k are two of the world’s most lethal carrier based fighter jets. We thought it would be interesting to compare these aircraft operating in two most powerful navies of the world.

1. Performance
The Super Hornet was first introduced in 1999. Around 608 jets have been built so far with per unit cost of $66m. Operated by crew of 2, the Aircraft’s empty weight is 32,100lb and can take-off with maximum weight of 66,000Ib. The jet is powered by 2 General Electric turbofan engines, producing 44,000 pounds of thrust combined. The aircraft can fly at top speed of Mach 1.6. With ferry range of 2,070mi, the aircraft can conduct combat operations within the radius of 449mi. The aircraft has climb rate of 748 ft/sec and can reach at maximum altitude of 50,000ft. The aircraft comes with 11 hardpoints in addition to 20mm rotary cannon.

On the other hand, MiG-29k was first rolled out in 2010. Around 89 jets have been built so far with per unit cost of $27M. Operated by a crew of 1 or 2, the aircraft comes in at weight of 24,250lb. The jet can take-off with maximum weight of 54,013lb. The aircraft is powered by 2 turbofan engines generating 39,800 pounds of thrust combined. With the help of these engines, the jet can gain top speed of Mach 2. With ferry range of 1,864mi, the aircraft can conduct combat operations within the radius of 528mi. With climb rate of 1,083 ft/sec, the jet can reach at maximum altitude of 57,400ft. The fighter jet is fitted with 8 Hardpoints in addition to a 30mm autocannon.

2. Maneuverability
The most important factor in deciding a dogfight is maneuverability, the maximum rate and radius of turn. To maximize its maneuverability, the FA-18 is outfitted with leading edge extensions in addition to advanced flight control system... Whereas, MiG-29k is a super maneuverable fighter as it can outperform the super hornet in both instantaneous and sustained turns. It can execute impossible maneuvers with regular aerodynamic controls…

3. Radar & Avionics
FA18 is outfitted with APG-79 radar and equipped with upgraded processor resulting in increased speed and memory capacity. The radar is capable to track multiple targets from 93mi of distance… On the contrary, MIG-29K is equipped with advance radar with improved signal processing and a detection range. With the help of the radar, the aircraft can detect an object with RCS of 5m2 from range of 75mi…

4. Firepower
Both planes are equipped with state of the art missiles capable of shooting each other. FA-18 has 11 weapon stations, which include two additional wing store stations and supports a full range of armaments including AIM-9 Sidewinder, AIM-7 Sparrow and AIM-120 air to air missiles…On the other hand, MIG is armed with 30mm autocannon with 150 rounds of ammunition. The aircraft is outfitted with 8 external hardpoints. The jet can carry two R-27 air-to-air medium range missiles, 6 R-73 and R-60 air-to-air short range missiles…
The detailed conclusion inside the video.

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