F-15 Eagle vs Mystère IV

Overview

The F-15 Eagle and the Mystère IV are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and Dassault respectively.

The F-15 Eagle reaches 2,655 km/h — 2.4x the Mystère IV's 1,120 km/h. The F-15 Eagle has an operational range of 3,971 km vs 915 km for the Mystère IV. The F-15 Eagle operates at altitudes up to 19,812 m compared to 13,700 m for the Mystère IV. At 30,844 kg MTOW, the F-15 Eagle is 3.0x the Mystère IV's 10,320 kg.

The F-15 Eagle has been produced in 1,198 units vs 411 for the Mystère IV. Unit cost is $29M for the F-15 Eagle vs $1.5M for the Mystère IV. The Mystère IV first flew 20 years before the F-15 Eagle (1952 vs 1972).

American twin-engine, all-weather tactical fighter, prominent during Cold War, deployed extensively in Middle East conflicts.
McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas
First flight 27 July 1972
Year introduced 1976
Number produced 1198 units
Average unit price $29 million
French jet fighter-bomber, prominent during the Cold War, extensively deployed in the Suez Crisis and Indo-Pakistan War.
Dassault Mystère IV Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault
First flight 28 September 1952
Year introduced 1954
Number produced 411 units
Average unit price $1.5 million
Wing area 56.5 m²
Wingspan 13.1 m
Height 5.6 m
Length 19.4 m
Maximum speed 2655 km/h
Operational range 3,971 km
Service ceiling 19,812 m
Max. takeoff weight 30,844 kg
Empty weight 12,701 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,915 kgf
Wing area 32.0 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m
Height 4.6 m
Length 14.8 m
Maximum speed 1120 km/h
Operational range 915 km
Service ceiling 13,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,320 kg
Empty weight 7,140 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3,334 kgf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-15 Eagle or Mystère IV?
The F-15 Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the Mystère IV's 1,120 km/h, a difference of 1,535 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-15 Eagle or Mystère IV?
The F-15 Eagle has a longer range at 3,971 km compared to the Mystère IV's 915 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-15 Eagle or Mystère IV?
The F-15 Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 19,812 meters (65,000 ft) compared to the Mystère IV's 13,700 meters (44,947 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-15 Eagle or Mystère IV?
The F-15 Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 30,844 kg compared to the Mystère IV's 10,320 kg.
Which is larger, the F-15 Eagle or Mystère IV?
The F-15 Eagle is longer at 19.4 meters compared to the Mystère IV's 14.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-15 Eagle or Mystère IV?
The F-15 Eagle is more expensive at approximately $29 million per unit compared to the Mystère IV at $1.5 million.
Which entered service first, the F-15 Eagle or Mystère IV?
The Mystère IV entered service first in 1954, 22 years before the F-15 Eagle which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-15 Eagle or Mystère IV?
The F-15 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 1,198 units compared to 411 units of the Mystère IV.