F-15E Strike Eagle vs F-15EX Eagle II

The F-15E Strike Eagle and the F-15EX Eagle II are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and Boeing respectively. Top speed is 2,655 km/h for the F-15E Strike Eagle vs 3,062 km/h for the F-15EX Eagle II. The F-15E Strike Eagle has an operational range of 1,272 km vs 1,272 km for the F-15EX Eagle II. The F-15E Strike Eagle operates at altitudes up to 18,288 m compared to 18,000 m for the F-15EX Eagle II. The F-15E Strike Eagle has been produced in 525 units vs 17 for the F-15EX Eagle II. Unit cost is $87M for the F-15E Strike Eagle vs $150M for the F-15EX Eagle II. The F-15E Strike Eagle first flew 35 years before the F-15EX Eagle II (1986 vs 2021).

American all-weather multirole strike fighter, prominent in the Gulf War for precision strike and deep interdiction missions.
McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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
Advanced American multirole fighter derived from the F-15 Advanced Eagle export lineage, featuring a digital fly-by-wire system, AESA radar, and a 12-missile air-to-air capacity β€” replacing the F-15C/D in USAF service from 2024.
Boeing F-15EX Eagle II Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 2 February 2021
Year introduced 2024
Number produced 17 units
Average unit price $150 million
Wing area 56.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 13.1 m β—‰
Height 5.6 m β—‰
Length 19.4 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2655 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,272 km β—‰
Service ceiling 18,288 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 36,741 kg β—‰
Empty weight 14,379 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 13,154 kgf β—‰
Wing area 56.5 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 13.1 m β—‰
Height 5.7 m β—‰
Length 19.4 m β—‰
Maximum speed 3062 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,272 km β—‰
Service ceiling 18,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 36,741 kg β—‰
Empty weight 16,103 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 38 kN β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-15E Strike Eagle or F-15EX Eagle II?
The F-15EX Eagle II is faster with a maximum speed of 3,062 km/h compared to the F-15E Strike Eagle's 2,655 km/h, a difference of 407 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-15E Strike Eagle or F-15EX Eagle II?
The F-15EX Eagle II has a longer range at 1,272 km compared to the F-15E Strike Eagle's 1,272 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-15E Strike Eagle or F-15EX Eagle II?
The F-15E Strike Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the F-15EX Eagle II's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-15E Strike Eagle or F-15EX Eagle II?
The F-15EX Eagle II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 36,741 kg compared to the F-15E Strike Eagle's 36,741 kg.
Which is larger, the F-15E Strike Eagle or F-15EX Eagle II?
The F-15EX Eagle II is longer at 19.4 meters compared to the F-15E Strike Eagle's 19.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-15E Strike Eagle or F-15EX Eagle II?
The F-15EX Eagle II is more expensive at approximately $150 million per unit compared to the F-15E Strike Eagle at $87 million.
Which entered service first, the F-15E Strike Eagle or F-15EX Eagle II?
The F-15E Strike Eagle entered service first in 1986, 38 years before the F-15EX Eagle II which entered service in 2024.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-15E Strike Eagle or F-15EX Eagle II?
The F-15E Strike Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 525 units compared to 17 units of the F-15EX Eagle II.