F-15 Eagle vs F-5E Tiger II
The F-15 Eagle and the F-5E Tiger II are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and Northrop respectively. Top speed is 2,655 km/h for the F-15 Eagle vs 1,700 km/h for the F-5E Tiger II. The F-15 Eagle has an operational range of 3,971 km vs 891 km for the F-5E Tiger II. The F-15 Eagle operates at altitudes up to 19,812 m compared to 15,789 m for the F-5E Tiger II. At 30,844 kg MTOW, the F-15 Eagle is 2.8x the F-5E Tiger II's 11,187 kg. The F-15 Eagle has been produced in 1,198 units vs 1,399 for the F-5E Tiger II. Unit cost is $29M for the F-15 Eagle vs $3M for the F-5E Tiger II.
| 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 fighter jet, used in the Cold War era, notable for its worldwide military deployments, including operation Desert Storm. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Northrop |
| First flight | 11 August 1972 |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Number produced | 1399 units |
| Average unit price | $3 million |
| Wing area | 56.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2655 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,971 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 19,812 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 30,844 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 12,701 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 7,915 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 17.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1700 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 891 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,789 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 11,187 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,349 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,588 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-15 Eagle or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-15 Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 1,700 km/h, a difference of 955 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-15 Eagle or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-15 Eagle has a longer range at 3,971 km compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 891 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-15 Eagle or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-15 Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 19,812 meters (65,000 ft) compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 15,789 meters (51,801 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-15 Eagle or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-15 Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 30,844 kg compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 11,187 kg.
Which is larger, the F-15 Eagle or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-15 Eagle is longer at 19.4 meters compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 14.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-15 Eagle or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-15 Eagle is more expensive at approximately $29 million per unit compared to the F-5E Tiger II at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-15 Eagle or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-5E Tiger II entered service first in 1976, 0 years before the F-15 Eagle which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-15 Eagle or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-5E Tiger II has been produced in greater numbers with 1,399 units compared to 1,198 units of the F-15 Eagle.