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F-15 Eagle vs JH-7 Flounder

McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-15 Eagle
Xian JH-7 Flounder combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JH-7 Flounder
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Specifications
F-15 Eagle JH-7 Flounder
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Xian
First flight 27 July 1972 14 December 1988
Year introduced 1976 1992
Number produced 1198 units 270 units
Average unit price $29 million $25 million
Wing area 56.5 m² 52.3 m²
Wingspan 13.1 m 12.8 m
Height 5.6 m 6.2 m
Length 19.4 m 22.3 m
Maximum speed 2655 km/h 1808 km/h
Operational range 3,971 km 900 km
Service ceiling 19,812 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 30,844 kg 28,475 kg
Empty weight 12,701 kg 14,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 10,782 kgf 2 x 11,114 kgf
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Overview

The F-15 Eagle and the JH-7 Flounder are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and Xian respectively.

Top speed is 2,655 km/h for the F-15 Eagle vs 1,808 km/h for the JH-7 Flounder. The F-15 Eagle has an operational range of 3,971 km vs 900 km for the JH-7 Flounder. The F-15 Eagle operates at altitudes up to 19,812 m compared to 16,000 m for the JH-7 Flounder.

The F-15 Eagle has been produced in 1,198 units vs 270 for the JH-7 Flounder. Unit cost is $29M for the F-15 Eagle vs $25M for the JH-7 Flounder. The F-15 Eagle first flew 16 years before the JH-7 Flounder (1972 vs 1988).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-15 Eagle or JH-7 Flounder?
The F-15 Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the JH-7 Flounder's 1,808 km/h, a difference of 847 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-15 Eagle or JH-7 Flounder?
The F-15 Eagle has a longer range at 3,971 km compared to the JH-7 Flounder's 900 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-15 Eagle or JH-7 Flounder?
The F-15 Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 19,812 meters (65,000 ft) compared to the JH-7 Flounder's 16,000 meters (52,493 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-15 Eagle or JH-7 Flounder?
The F-15 Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 30,844 kg compared to the JH-7 Flounder's 28,475 kg.
Which is larger, the F-15 Eagle or JH-7 Flounder?
The JH-7 Flounder is longer at 22.3 meters compared to the F-15 Eagle's 19.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-15 Eagle or JH-7 Flounder?
The F-15 Eagle is more expensive at approximately $29 million per unit compared to the JH-7 Flounder at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the F-15 Eagle or JH-7 Flounder?
The F-15 Eagle entered service first in 1976, 16 years before the JH-7 Flounder which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-15 Eagle or JH-7 Flounder?
The F-15 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 1,198 units compared to 270 units of the JH-7 Flounder.