F-15 Eagle vs F-16 Fighting Falcon
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Specifications
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F-15 Eagle |
F-16 Fighting Falcon |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Combat Aircraft |
Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
McDonnell Douglas |
General Dynamics |
| First flight |
27 July 1972 |
2 February 1974 |
| Year introduced |
1976 |
1979 |
| Number produced |
1198 units |
4604 units |
| Average unit price |
$29 million |
$75 million |
| Wing area |
56.5 m² |
27.9 m² |
| Wingspan |
13.1 m |
10.0 m |
| Height |
5.6 m |
4.9 m |
| Length |
19.4 m |
15.1 m |
| Maximum speed |
2655 km/h |
2410 km/h |
| Operational range |
3,971 km |
546 km |
| Service ceiling |
19,812 m |
18,288 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
30,844 kg |
19,200 kg |
| Empty weight |
12,701 kg |
8,570 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 7,915 kgf
|
1 x 7,777 kgf
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Detailed Comparison
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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.
