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F-15 Eagle vs JL-8

F-15 Eagle vs JL-8 at a glance — top speed 2,655 vs 800 km/h, range 3,971 vs 2,250 km, max takeoff weight 30,844 vs 4,330 kg, built 1,198 vs 500 units.

McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-15 Eagle
Hongdu JL-8 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳🇵🇰 JL-8
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 $4.5 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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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 $4.5 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.