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F-15 Eagle vs F-15E Strike Eagle

McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
F-15 Eagle F-15E Strike Eagle
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas McDonnell Douglas
First flight 27 July 1972 11 December 1986
Year introduced 1976 1986
Number produced 1198 units 525 units
Average unit price $29 million $87 million
Wing area 56.5 m² 56.0 m²
Wingspan 13.1 m 13.1 m
Height 5.6 m 5.6 m
Length 19.4 m 19.4 m
Maximum speed 2655 km/h 2655 km/h
Operational range 3,971 km 1,272 km
Service ceiling 19,812 m 18,288 m
Max. takeoff weight 30,844 kg 36,741 kg
Empty weight 12,701 kg 14,379 kg
Total thrust 2 x 10,782 kgf 2 x 10,782 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-15 Eagle or F-15E Strike Eagle?
The F-15E Strike Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the F-15 Eagle's 2,655 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-15 Eagle or F-15E Strike Eagle?
The F-15 Eagle has a longer range at 3,971 km compared to the F-15E Strike Eagle's 1,272 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-15 Eagle or F-15E Strike Eagle?
The F-15 Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 19,812 meters (65,000 ft) compared to the F-15E Strike Eagle's 18,288 meters (60,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-15 Eagle or F-15E Strike Eagle?
The F-15E Strike Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 36,741 kg compared to the F-15 Eagle's 30,844 kg.
Which is larger, the F-15 Eagle or F-15E Strike Eagle?
The F-15E Strike Eagle is longer at 19.4 meters compared to the F-15 Eagle's 19.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-15 Eagle or F-15E Strike Eagle?
The F-15E Strike Eagle is more expensive at approximately $87 million per unit compared to the F-15 Eagle at $29 million.
Which entered service first, the F-15 Eagle or F-15E Strike Eagle?
The F-15 Eagle entered service first in 1976, 10 years before the F-15E Strike Eagle which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-15 Eagle or F-15E Strike Eagle?
The F-15 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 1,198 units compared to 525 units of the F-15E Strike Eagle.