F-15 Eagle vs F-16 Fighting Falcon
| 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 |
| American multirole fighter, famed in late Cold War conflicts, renowned for performance in precision daytime strikes and defensive counter air operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics |
| First flight | 2 February 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 4604 units |
| Average unit price | $75 million |
| 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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| Wing area | 27.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2410 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 546 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 18,288 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 19,200 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 8,570 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 7,777 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-15 Eagle or F-16 Fighting Falcon?
The F-15 Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 2,410 km/h, a difference of 245 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-15 Eagle or F-16 Fighting Falcon?
The F-15 Eagle has a longer range at 3,971 km compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 546 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-15 Eagle or F-16 Fighting Falcon?
The F-15 Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 19,812 meters (65,000 ft) compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 18,288 meters (60,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-15 Eagle or F-16 Fighting Falcon?
The F-15 Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 30,844 kg compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 19,200 kg.
Which is larger, the F-15 Eagle or F-16 Fighting Falcon?
The F-15 Eagle is longer at 19.4 meters compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 15.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-15 Eagle or F-16 Fighting Falcon?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is more expensive at approximately $75 million per unit compared to the F-15 Eagle at $29 million.
Which entered service first, the F-15 Eagle or F-16 Fighting Falcon?
The F-15 Eagle entered service first in 1976, 3 years before the F-16 Fighting Falcon which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-15 Eagle or F-16 Fighting Falcon?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has been produced in greater numbers with 4,604 units compared to 1,198 units of the F-15 Eagle.