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F-15 Eagle vs YF-23 Black Widow II

F-15 Eagle vs YF-23 Black Widow II at a glance — top speed 2,655 vs 2,335 km/h, range 3,971 vs 4,500 km, max takeoff weight 30,844 vs 28,123 kg, built 1,198 vs 2 units.

McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-15 Eagle
Northrop YF-23 Black Widow II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 YF-23 Black Widow II
Specifications
F-15 Eagle YF-23 Black Widow II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Northrop
First flight 27 July 1972 27 August 1990
Year introduced 1976 --
Number produced 1198 units 2 units
Average unit price $29 million $70 million
Wing area 56.5 m² 84.0 m²
Wingspan 13.1 m 13.3 m
Height 5.6 m 4.0 m
Length 19.4 m 20.6 m
Maximum speed 2655 km/h 2335 km/h
Operational range 3,971 km 4,500 km
Service ceiling 19,812 m 19,812 m
Max. takeoff weight 30,844 kg 28,123 kg
Empty weight 12,701 kg 13,154 kg
Total thrust 2 x 10,782 kgf --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-15 Eagle or YF-23 Black Widow II?
The F-15 Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the YF-23 Black Widow II's 2,335 km/h, a difference of 320 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-15 Eagle or YF-23 Black Widow II?
The YF-23 Black Widow II has a longer range at 4,500 km compared to the F-15 Eagle's 3,971 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-15 Eagle or YF-23 Black Widow II?
The YF-23 Black Widow II has a higher service ceiling at 19,812 meters (65,000 ft) compared to the F-15 Eagle's 19,812 meters (65,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-15 Eagle or YF-23 Black Widow II?
The F-15 Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 30,844 kg compared to the YF-23 Black Widow II's 28,123 kg.
Which is larger, the F-15 Eagle or YF-23 Black Widow II?
The YF-23 Black Widow II is longer at 20.6 meters compared to the F-15 Eagle's 19.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-15 Eagle or YF-23 Black Widow II?
The YF-23 Black Widow II is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the F-15 Eagle at $29 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-15 Eagle or YF-23 Black Widow II?
The F-15 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 1,198 units compared to 2 units of the YF-23 Black Widow II.