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F-15 Eagle vs Mitsubishi F-2

F-15 Eagle vs Mitsubishi F-2 at a glance — top speed 2,655 vs 2,124 km/h, range 3,971 vs 4,000 km, max takeoff weight 30,844 vs 22,090 kg, built 1,198 vs 98 units.

McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
F-15 Eagle Mitsubishi F-2
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Mitsubishi
First flight 27 July 1972 7 October 1995
Year introduced 1974 2000
Number produced 1198 units 98 units
Average unit price $29 million $100 million
Wing area 56.5 m² 34.8 m²
Wingspan 13.1 m 11.1 m
Height 5.6 m 4.7 m
Length 19.4 m 15.5 m
Maximum speed 2655 km/h 2124 km/h
Operational range 3,971 km 4,000 km
Service ceiling 19,812 m 17,983 m
Max. takeoff weight 30,844 kg 22,090 kg
Empty weight 12,701 kg 9,525 kg
Total thrust 2 x 10,782 kgf 1 x 13,381 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-15 Eagle or Mitsubishi F-2?
The F-15 Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the Mitsubishi F-2's 2,124 km/h, a difference of 531 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-15 Eagle or Mitsubishi F-2?
The Mitsubishi F-2 has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the F-15 Eagle's 3,971 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-15 Eagle or Mitsubishi F-2?
The F-15 Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 19,812 meters (65,000 ft) compared to the Mitsubishi F-2's 17,983 meters (58,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-15 Eagle or Mitsubishi F-2?
The F-15 Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 30,844 kg compared to the Mitsubishi F-2's 22,090 kg.
Which is larger, the F-15 Eagle or Mitsubishi F-2?
The F-15 Eagle is longer at 19.4 meters compared to the Mitsubishi F-2's 15.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-15 Eagle or Mitsubishi F-2?
The Mitsubishi F-2 is more expensive at approximately $100 million per unit compared to the F-15 Eagle at $29 million.
Which entered service first, the F-15 Eagle or Mitsubishi F-2?
The F-15 Eagle entered service first in 1974, 26 years before the Mitsubishi F-2 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-15 Eagle or Mitsubishi F-2?
The F-15 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 1,198 units compared to 98 units of the Mitsubishi F-2.