Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet vs. Messerschmitt Bf 108 Taifun
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| Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet |
versus |
Messerschmitt Bf 108 Taifun |
| 18.5 m |
60 ft 3 in |
length |
8.30 m |
27 ft 3 in |
| 4.87 m |
16 ft |
height |
2.3 m |
7 ft 7 in |
| 13.68 m |
44 ft 1 |
wingspan |
10.5 m |
34 ft 5 in |
| Two F414-GE-400 turbofan engines |
engines |
1 x Argus As 10C inverted V8 engine |
| Up to 17,000 lbs |
thrust per engine |
Approximately 240 hp |
| Up to 34,000 lbs |
total thrust |
Approximately 240 hp |
| 29,937 kg |
66,000 lb |
MTOW |
1,200 kg |
2,646 lb |
| 2,346 km |
1,268 nm |
range |
805 km |
435 nm |
| 1032 knots |
1,911 km/h |
cruise speed |
180 mph |
290 km/h |
| Overall capability across all eleven hardpoints is 17,750lbs of external stores |
capacity |
3-4 passengers |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.
