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F-15 Eagle vs F-22 Raptor

McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-15 Eagle
Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-22 Raptor
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Specifications
F-15 Eagle F-22 Raptor
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Lockheed Martin
First flight 27 July 1972 7 September 1997
Year introduced 1976 2005
Number produced 1198 units 195 units
Average unit price $29 million $150 million
Wing area 56.5 m² 78.0 m²
Wingspan 13.1 m 13.6 m
Height 5.6 m 5.1 m
Length 19.4 m 18.9 m
Maximum speed 2655 km/h 2414 km/h
Operational range 3,971 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 19,812 m 19,812 m
Max. takeoff weight 30,844 kg 38,000 kg
Empty weight 12,701 kg 19,700 kg
Total thrust 2 x 10,782 kgf 2 x 15,876 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-15 Eagle or F-22 Raptor?
The F-15 Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the F-22 Raptor's 2,414 km/h, a difference of 241 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-15 Eagle or F-22 Raptor?
The F-15 Eagle has a longer range at 3,971 km compared to the F-22 Raptor's 3,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-15 Eagle or F-22 Raptor?
The F-22 Raptor has a higher service ceiling at 19,812 meters (65,000 ft) compared to the F-15 Eagle's 19,812 meters (65,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-15 Eagle or F-22 Raptor?
The F-22 Raptor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 38,000 kg compared to the F-15 Eagle's 30,844 kg.
Which is larger, the F-15 Eagle or F-22 Raptor?
The F-15 Eagle is longer at 19.4 meters compared to the F-22 Raptor's 18.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-15 Eagle or F-22 Raptor?
The F-22 Raptor is more expensive at approximately $150 million per unit compared to the F-15 Eagle at $29 million.
Which entered service first, the F-15 Eagle or F-22 Raptor?
The F-15 Eagle entered service first in 1976, 29 years before the F-22 Raptor which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-15 Eagle or F-22 Raptor?
The F-15 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 1,198 units compared to 195 units of the F-22 Raptor.