F-14 Tomcat vs F-15 Eagle
| American supersonic, twin-engine fighter jet, dominant during the Cold War, extensively deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Grumman |
| First flight | 21 December 1970 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 712 units |
| Average unit price | $38 million |
| American twin-engine, all-weather tactical fighter, prominent during Cold War, deployed extensively in Middle East conflicts. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas |
| First flight | 27 July 1972 |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Number produced | 1198 units |
| Average unit price | $29 million |
| Wing area | 52.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 19.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 19.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2485 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 17,069 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 33,724 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 18,191 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 22,408 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 56.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 19.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2655 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,971 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 19,812 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 30,844 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 12,701 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 15,830 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-14 Tomcat or F-15 Eagle?
The F-15 Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the F-14 Tomcat's 2,485 km/h, a difference of 170 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-14 Tomcat or F-15 Eagle?
The F-15 Eagle has a longer range at 3,971 km compared to the F-14 Tomcat's 3,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-14 Tomcat or F-15 Eagle?
The F-15 Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 19,812 meters (65,000 ft) compared to the F-14 Tomcat's 17,069 meters (56,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-14 Tomcat or F-15 Eagle?
The F-14 Tomcat has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,724 kg compared to the F-15 Eagle's 30,844 kg.
Which is larger, the F-14 Tomcat or F-15 Eagle?
The F-15 Eagle is longer at 19.4 meters compared to the F-14 Tomcat's 19.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-14 Tomcat or F-15 Eagle?
The F-14 Tomcat is more expensive at approximately $38 million per unit compared to the F-15 Eagle at $29 million.
Which entered service first, the F-14 Tomcat or F-15 Eagle?
The F-14 Tomcat entered service first in 1972, 4 years before the F-15 Eagle which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-14 Tomcat or F-15 Eagle?
The F-15 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 1,198 units compared to 712 units of the F-14 Tomcat.