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Is f22 or f18 better?
9.4/10 (2D Aerody.)…F-22 Raptor vs F-18 Super Hornet.
| CATEGORY | F-22 RAPTOR | F/A-18E/F SUPER HORNET |
|---|---|---|
| Radar overall rating | excellent | excellent |
| BVR Technology | 98\% | 83\% |
| BVR Def. Tech. | 99\% | 80\% |
| RCS – Radar Cross Section | 0.0001-0.4 | 1.0-2.5 |
Which one is better F18 or F16?
The two jets are very evenly matched with the F-16 having better pitch, the F-18 better roll, higher alpha capability on the F-18, F-16 turns tighter, the F-18 better in the vertical and both with comparable weapons and sensors. In other words, it’s going to come down to the better pilot who has better surprise.
Is the F18 obsolete?
“The decision to cease F/A-18 procurement after FY 2021 ensures the Carrier Air Wing will maintain capable strike fighter capacity to pace the most stressing threats through the 2030s,” read the Navy documents.
What is the F-22 Raptor’s Roe against an F-18 Super Hornet?
This particular engagement was a Combat loaded F-22 (had weapons) vs an Air Show ready F-18 Super Hornet (meaning, it’s squeaky clean, no extra weight). There are certain rules of engagement (ROE) in these mock combat scenarios and in this particular one, the Air Force agreed to pit an F-22 against the clean SH in a merge at 9000 ft, 300 knots.
Was US F/A-18 Super Hornet locked in crosshairs of Russian fighter jet?
A Sukhoi SU-35 fighter aircraft. Russian media on Monday sparked a social-media frenzy after the release of photos that seem to show a US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet locked in the crosshairs of a Russian fighter jet during mock combat.
What is the difference between the F-14 and F/A-18 Super Hornet?
Furthermore, while the F-14 was an older aircraft in which some newer technologies were integrated, the F/A-18 Super Hornet is a more modern airplane with newer equipment, easier to maintain: a great advantage in times of budget constraints.
Can the diving F-22 beat the Super Hornet?
So despite the F-22 getting shot up, the sheer sacrifice of energy and speed for the Super Hornet meant that the Diving F-22 would be able to pull a reverse and wipe out the SH in return. It’s anyone’s game when Dog Fighting.