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I like the FA-18 but... This would seem to be an easy choice. The comparison I found online shows the F-15 is cheaper (30 million vs 66 million) - though the new model may close that gap; is faster (Mach 2.5 vs Mach 1.8); flies farther (1200 mi vs 450 mi) though in-flight refueling can complicate that equation...

I wonder how the cost per flight hour compare? Other things like ECM, radar, weapons options. Then again, if the pilots have anything to say about it, none of that really matters. I've known several fighter pilots, still friends with a couple today. (one of which is actually my IP) They never pick the slower aircraft. ;-)