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F-15E Strike Eagle vs F-22 Raptor

F-15E Strike Eagle vs F-22 Raptor at a glance — top speed 2,655 vs 2,414 km/h, range 3,889 vs 3,220 km, max takeoff weight 36,741 vs 38,000 kg, built 525 vs 195 units.

McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-15E Strike EagleFull specs
Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-22 RaptorFull specs
Specifications
F-15E Strike Eagle F-22 Raptor
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Lockheed Martin
First flight 11 December 1986 7 September 1997
Year introduced 1988 2003
Number produced 525 units 195 units
Average unit price $31.1 million $150 million
Wing area 56.0 m² 78.0 m²
Wingspan 13.1 m 13.6 m
Height 5.6 m 5.1 m
Length 19.4 m 18.9 m
Maximum speed 2655 km/h 2414 km/h
Operational range 3,889 km 3,220 km
Service ceiling 18,288 m 19,812 m
Max. takeoff weight 36,741 kg 38,000 kg
Empty weight 14,379 kg 19,700 kg
Total thrust 2 x 13,200 kgf 2 x 15,876 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-15E Strike Eagle or F-22 Raptor?
The F-15E Strike Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the F-22 Raptor's 2,414 km/h, a difference of 241 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-15E Strike Eagle or F-22 Raptor?
The F-15E Strike Eagle has a longer range at 3,889 km compared to the F-22 Raptor's 3,220 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-15E Strike Eagle or F-22 Raptor?
The F-22 Raptor 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-15E Strike Eagle or F-22 Raptor?
The F-22 Raptor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 38,000 kg compared to the F-15E Strike Eagle's 36,741 kg.
Which is larger, the F-15E Strike Eagle or F-22 Raptor?
The F-15E Strike Eagle is longer at 19.4 meters compared to the F-22 Raptor's 18.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-15E Strike Eagle or F-22 Raptor?
The F-22 Raptor is more expensive at approximately $150 million per unit compared to the F-15E Strike Eagle at $31 million.
Which entered service first, the F-15E Strike Eagle or F-22 Raptor?
The F-15E Strike Eagle entered service first in 1988, 15 years before the F-22 Raptor which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-15E Strike Eagle or F-22 Raptor?
The F-15E Strike Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 525 units compared to 195 units of the F-22 Raptor.