F-15 Eagle vs F-15E Strike Eagle

American twin-engine, all-weather tactical fighter, prominent during Cold War, deployed extensively in Middle East conflicts.
Picture of F-15 Eagle
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
American all-weather multirole strike fighter, prominent in the Gulf War for precision strike and deep interdiction missions.
Picture of F-15E Strike Eagle
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas
First flight 11 December 1986
Year introduced 1986
Number produced 525 units
Average unit price $87 million
Wing area 56.5 m² ◉
Wingspan 13.1 m â—‰
Height 5.6 m â—‰
Length 19.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2655 km/h â—‰
Operational range 3,971 km â—‰
Service ceiling 19,812 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 30,844 kg â—‰
Empty weight 12,701 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 15,830 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
Wing area 56.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 13.1 m â—‰
Height 5.6 m â—‰
Length 19.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2655 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,272 km â—‰
Service ceiling 18,288 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 36,741 kg â—‰
Empty weight 14,379 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 26,308 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-15 Eagle or F-15E Strike Eagle?
The F-15E Strike Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the F-15 Eagle's 2,655 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-15 Eagle or F-15E Strike Eagle?
The F-15 Eagle has a longer range at 3,971 km compared to the F-15E Strike Eagle's 1,272 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-15 Eagle or F-15E Strike Eagle?
The F-15 Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 19,812 meters (65,000 ft) compared to the F-15E Strike Eagle's 18,288 meters (60,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-15 Eagle or F-15E Strike Eagle?
The F-15E Strike Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 36,741 kg compared to the F-15 Eagle's 30,844 kg.
Which is larger, the F-15 Eagle or F-15E Strike Eagle?
The F-15E Strike Eagle is longer at 19.4 meters compared to the F-15 Eagle's 19.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-15 Eagle or F-15E Strike Eagle?
The F-15E Strike Eagle is more expensive at approximately $87 million per unit compared to the F-15 Eagle at $29 million.
Which entered service first, the F-15 Eagle or F-15E Strike Eagle?
The F-15 Eagle entered service first in 1976, 10 years before the F-15E Strike Eagle which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-15 Eagle or F-15E Strike Eagle?
The F-15 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 1,198 units compared to 525 units of the F-15E Strike Eagle.