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F-15 Eagle vs F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo

McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-15 Eagle
AIDC F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇼 F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo
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Specifications
F-15 Eagle F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇹🇼 Taiwan
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas AIDC
First flight 27 July 1972 28 May 1989
Year introduced 1976 1994
Number produced 1198 units 137 units
Average unit price $29 million $30 million
Wing area 56.5 m² 24.2 m²
Wingspan 13.1 m 9.0 m
Height 5.6 m 4.4 m
Length 19.4 m 14.2 m
Maximum speed 2655 km/h 2223 km/h
Operational range 3,971 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 19,812 m 16,764 m
Max. takeoff weight 30,844 kg 12,247 kg
Empty weight 12,701 kg 6,486 kg
Total thrust 2 x 10,782 kgf 2 x 5,444 kgf
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Overview

The F-15 Eagle and the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and AIDC respectively.

Top speed is 2,655 km/h for the F-15 Eagle vs 2,223 km/h for the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo. The F-15 Eagle has an operational range of 3,971 km vs 1,100 km for the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo. The F-15 Eagle operates at altitudes up to 19,812 m compared to 16,764 m for the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo. At 30,844 kg MTOW, the F-15 Eagle is 2.5:1 the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo's 12,247 kg.

The F-15 Eagle has been produced in 1,198 units vs 137 for the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo. Unit cost is $29M for the F-15 Eagle vs $30M for the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo. The F-15 Eagle first flew 17 years before the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo (1972 vs 1989).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-15 Eagle or F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
The F-15 Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo's 2,223 km/h, a difference of 432 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-15 Eagle or F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
The F-15 Eagle has a longer range at 3,971 km compared to the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-15 Eagle or F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
The F-15 Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 19,812 meters (65,000 ft) compared to the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo's 16,764 meters (55,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-15 Eagle or F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
The F-15 Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 30,844 kg compared to the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo's 12,247 kg.
Which is larger, the F-15 Eagle or F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
The F-15 Eagle is longer at 19.4 meters compared to the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo's 14.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-15 Eagle or F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the F-15 Eagle at $29 million.
Which entered service first, the F-15 Eagle or F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
The F-15 Eagle entered service first in 1976, 18 years before the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-15 Eagle or F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
The F-15 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 1,198 units compared to 137 units of the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo.