F-22 Raptor vs F-18 Super Hornet
F-22 Raptor vs F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Comparison
F-22 Raptor vs F-18 Flight Cost Per Hour
Overall and BVR ratings
| CATEGORY | F-22 RAPTOR | F/A-18E/F SUPER HORNET |
| BVR Rating | 98% | 83% |
| Armament | 8.2/10 | 7.9/10 |
| Technology | 10/10 | 8.9/10 |
| Avionics | 9.8/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Maneuverability | 9.4/10 (2D Aerody.) | 7.8/10 |
| Rate of Climb | max. 315 m/s – 62k ft/min | max. 228 m/s – 44k ft/min |
| Thrust/Weight | 1.26 | 1.03 |
| Service Ceiling | 20 km – 65k ft | 15 km – 50k ft |
| Speed | 2.25 Mach | 1.80 Mach |
| Fuel Economy | 0.47 km/l – 1.10 NM/gallon | 0.60 km/l – 1.21 NM/gallon |
| Unit Cost | 250.000.000 USD | 80.000.000 USD |
| Overall Rating | excellent | very good |
BVR (Beyond Visual Range) Ratings
| CATEGORY | F-22 RAPTOR | F/A-18E/F SUPER HORNET |
| BVR AAM missile | AIM-120 AMRAAM | AIM-120 AMRAAM |
| Nation | USA | USA |
| Year | in 1997 | in 1997 |
| Range (mile) | 45 | 45 |
| Range (km) | 75 | 75 |
| Speed (mph) | 2640 | 2640 |
| Speed (km/h) | 4248 | 4248 |
| Radar | AN/APG-77 | AN/APG-79 |
| 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 |
Dogfight (close to medium range) Ratings
| CATEGORY | F-22 RAPTOR | F/A-18E/F SUPER HORNET |
| Cannon | GAU-22/A | M61A1 Vulcan |
| Caliber (mm) | 20 mm | 20 mm |
| Rate of Fire (rpm) | 4200 rpm | 6000 rpm |
| Muzzle Velocity | 1000 m/s | 1050 m/s |
| Size Point 10%-30% | 20% | 20% |
| Maneuverability | 9,4 | 7,8 |
| Thrust/Weight Ratio | 1,26 | 1.03 |
| AAM (first) | AIM-9X | AIM-7 Sparrow |
| Operational range | 0.2 – 50 km | 0.2 – 50 km |
| AAM (second) | AIM-9X | AIM-9 Sidewinder |
| Operational range | 0.2 – 50 km | 0.5 – 30 km |
| Dogfight Rating | 86% | 57% |
Size Comparison
| CATEGORY | F-22 RAPTOR | F/A-18E/F SUPER HORNET |
| Length | 18.9 m – 62.0 ft | 18.4 m – 60.1 ft |
| Wingspan | 13.6 m – 45 ft 0 in | 13.65 m – 45 ft 0 in |
| Wing area | 78.0 m² – 840 sq ft | 46.5 m² – 500 sq ft |
| Height | 5.08 m – 16.8 ft | 4.88 m – 16.0 ft |
| Weight | 19,700 kg – 43,5k lb | 14,500 kg – 32,0k lb |
| Power | 2 x 153 kN – 35k lbf | 2 x 97 kN – 22k lbf |