Side by side
Route cost is the full bill from the starting F/A-18C: every prerequisite jet and part. Green marks the lower number in each row.
| Mirage 2000-5 | F/A-18E Super Hornet | |
|---|---|---|
| Role | Multirole | Multirole |
| Node price (MRP) | 130,000 | 240,000 |
| Full route cost (MRP) | 152,500 | 410,000 |
| Prerequisite jets paid for | 0 | 0 |
| Upgrade parts on route | 3 | 8 |
| Wingman copy (MRP) | 16,250 | 30,000 |
| Extra special weapons (MRP) | 26,000 | 48,000 |
| Part slots body / arms / misc | 3 / 6 / 3 | 5 / 5 / 3 |
| Runs of Mission 16 from 0 MRP | 3 | 6 |
| Data confidence | Reported | Reported |
Buying both
The two routes share no nodes after the starting jet. Buying both costs 562,500 MRP instead of 562,500. At Mission 16 that is 8 runs, about 38 min with 1.5 minutes of loading per run.
Which one first?
If you only want one jet, the Mirage 2000-5 needs 257,500 fewer MRP. Role matters too: the Mirage 2000-5 is multirole and the F/A-18E Super Hornet is multirole. Special weapon sets differ, so check the full lists on each guide.
Mirage 2000-5 full route F/A-18E Super Hornet full route Calculate with your MRP
Mission figures are compiled from public reports and not measured here. Data checked October 5, 2026.
Mirage 2000-5 vs F/A-18E Super Hornet: FAQ
Which is cheaper, the Mirage 2000-5 or the F/A-18E Super Hornet?
The Mirage 2000-5 is cheaper by 257,500 MRP on the full route. The Mirage 2000-5 totals 152,500 MRP and the F/A-18E Super Hornet totals 410,000 MRP.
How much MRP do I need for both?
562,500 MRP, because the shared nodes are bought once.