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F-15E Strike Eagle vs F-16 Fighting Falcon

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Specifications
F-15E Strike Eagle F-16 Fighting Falcon
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas General Dynamics
First flight 11 December 1986 2 February 1974
Year introduced 1986 1979
Number produced 525 units 4604 units
Average unit price $87 million $75 million
Wing area 56.0 m² 27.9 m²
Wingspan 13.1 m 10.0 m
Height 5.6 m 4.9 m
Length 19.4 m 15.1 m
Maximum speed 2655 km/h 2410 km/h
Operational range 1,272 km 546 km
Service ceiling 18,288 m 18,288 m
Max. takeoff weight 36,741 kg 19,200 kg
Empty weight 14,379 kg 8,570 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-15E Strike Eagle or F-16 Fighting Falcon?
The F-15E Strike Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 2,410 km/h, a difference of 245 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-15E Strike Eagle or F-16 Fighting Falcon?
The F-15E Strike Eagle has a longer range at 1,272 km compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 546 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-15E Strike Eagle or F-16 Fighting Falcon?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the F-15E Strike Eagle's 18,288 meters (60,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-15E Strike Eagle or F-16 Fighting Falcon?
The F-15E Strike Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 36,741 kg compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 19,200 kg.
Which is larger, the F-15E Strike Eagle or F-16 Fighting Falcon?
The F-15E Strike Eagle is longer at 19.4 meters compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 15.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-15E Strike Eagle or F-16 Fighting Falcon?
The F-15E Strike Eagle is more expensive at approximately $87 million per unit compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon at $75 million.
Which entered service first, the F-15E Strike Eagle or F-16 Fighting Falcon?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon entered service first in 1979, 7 years before the F-15E Strike Eagle which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-15E Strike Eagle or F-16 Fighting Falcon?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has been produced in greater numbers with 4,604 units compared to 525 units of the F-15E Strike Eagle.