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F-15 Eagle vs JL-8

McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-15 Eagle
Hongdu JL-8 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳🇵🇰 JL-8
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Specifications
F-15 Eagle JL-8
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China🇵🇰 Pakistan
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Hongdu
First flight 27 July 1972 21 November 1990
Year introduced 1976 1994
Number produced 1198 units 500 units
Average unit price $29 million $10 million
Wing area 56.5 m² 17.0 m²
Wingspan 13.1 m 9.6 m
Height 5.6 m 4.2 m
Length 19.4 m 11.6 m
Maximum speed 2655 km/h 800 km/h
Operational range 3,971 km 2,250 km
Service ceiling 19,812 m 13,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 30,844 kg 4,330 kg
Empty weight 12,701 kg 2,687 kg
Total thrust 2 x 10,782 kgf 1 x 1,633 kgf
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Overview

The F-15 Eagle and the JL-8 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and Hongdu respectively.

The F-15 Eagle reaches 2,655 km/h — 3.3:1 the JL-8's 800 km/h. The F-15 Eagle has an operational range of 3,971 km vs 2,250 km for the JL-8. The F-15 Eagle operates at altitudes up to 19,812 m compared to 13,600 m for the JL-8. At 30,844 kg MTOW, the F-15 Eagle is 7.1:1 the JL-8's 4,330 kg.

The F-15 Eagle has been produced in 1,198 units vs 500 for the JL-8. Unit cost is $29M for the F-15 Eagle vs $10M for the JL-8. The F-15 Eagle first flew 18 years before the JL-8 (1972 vs 1990).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-15 Eagle or JL-8?
The F-15 Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the JL-8's 800 km/h, a difference of 1,855 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-15 Eagle or JL-8?
The F-15 Eagle has a longer range at 3,971 km compared to the JL-8's 2,250 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-15 Eagle or JL-8?
The F-15 Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 19,812 meters (65,000 ft) compared to the JL-8's 13,600 meters (44,619 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-15 Eagle or JL-8?
The F-15 Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 30,844 kg compared to the JL-8's 4,330 kg.
Which is larger, the F-15 Eagle or JL-8?
The F-15 Eagle is longer at 19.4 meters compared to the JL-8's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-15 Eagle or JL-8?
The F-15 Eagle is more expensive at approximately $29 million per unit compared to the JL-8 at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the F-15 Eagle or JL-8?
The F-15 Eagle entered service first in 1976, 18 years before the JL-8 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-15 Eagle or JL-8?
The F-15 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 1,198 units compared to 500 units of the JL-8.