F-15 Eagle vs F-16V Viper
F-15 Eagle vs F-16V Viper at a glance — top speed 2,655 vs 2,414 km/h, range 3,971 vs 4,220 km, max takeoff weight 30,844 vs 21,772 kg.
Specifications
|
F-15 Eagle |
F-16V Viper |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Combat Aircraft |
Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
McDonnell Douglas |
Lockheed Martin |
| First flight |
27 July 1972 |
24 January 2023 |
| Year introduced |
1976 |
2023 |
| Number produced |
1198 units |
N/A |
| Average unit price |
$29 million |
$70.3 million |
| Wing area |
56.5 m² |
27.9 m² |
| Wingspan |
13.1 m |
10.0 m |
| Height |
5.6 m |
5.1 m |
| Length |
19.4 m |
15.1 m |
| Maximum speed |
2655 km/h |
2414 km/h |
| Operational range |
3,971 km |
4,220 km |
| Service ceiling |
19,812 m |
15,240 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
30,844 kg |
21,772 kg |
| Empty weight |
12,701 kg |
9,207 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 10,782 kgf
|
1 x 13,381 kgf
|
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Which is faster, the F-15 Eagle or F-16V Viper?
The F-15 Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the F-16V Viper's 2,414 km/h, a difference of 241 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-15 Eagle or F-16V Viper?
The F-16V Viper has a longer range at 4,220 km compared to the F-15 Eagle's 3,971 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-15 Eagle or F-16V Viper?
The F-15 Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 19,812 meters (65,000 ft) compared to the F-16V Viper's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-15 Eagle or F-16V Viper?
The F-15 Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 30,844 kg compared to the F-16V Viper's 21,772 kg.
Which is larger, the F-15 Eagle or F-16V Viper?
The F-15 Eagle is longer at 19.4 meters compared to the F-16V Viper's 15.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-15 Eagle or F-16V Viper?
The F-16V Viper is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the F-15 Eagle at $29 million.
Which entered service first, the F-15 Eagle or F-16V Viper?
The F-15 Eagle entered service first in 1976, 47 years before the F-16V Viper which entered service in 2023.
