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F-14 Tomcat vs F-15 Eagle

Grumman F-14 Tomcat combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-14 Tomcat
McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-15 Eagle
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Specifications
F-14 Tomcat F-15 Eagle
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman McDonnell Douglas
First flight 21 December 1970 27 July 1972
Year introduced 1972 1976
Number produced 712 units 1198 units
Average unit price $38 million $29 million
Wing area 52.5 m² 56.5 m²
Wingspan 19.6 m 13.1 m
Height 4.9 m 5.6 m
Length 19.1 m 19.4 m
Maximum speed 2485 km/h 2655 km/h
Operational range 3,000 km 3,971 km
Service ceiling 17,069 m 19,812 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,724 kg 30,844 kg
Empty weight 18,191 kg 12,701 kg
Total thrust 2 x 12,224 kgf 2 x 10,782 kgf
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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.