F-15E Strike Eagle vs J-16 Qianlong

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
Chinese multirole strike fighter, developed from the Shenyang J-11, used by the Chinese Air Force since 2015.
Picture of J-16 Qianlong
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang
First flight 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2015
Number produced 365 units
Average unit price $-- million
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
Wing area 62.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 14.7 m â—‰
Height 6.4 m â—‰
Length 21.9 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2120 km/h â—‰
Operational range 3,000 km â—‰
Service ceiling 17,300 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 35,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 17,700 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 27,200 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Shenyang J-16 Qianlong

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-15E Strike Eagle or J-16 Qianlong?
The F-15E Strike Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the J-16 Qianlong's 2,120 km/h, a difference of 535 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-15E Strike Eagle or J-16 Qianlong?
The J-16 Qianlong has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the F-15E Strike Eagle's 1,272 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-15E Strike Eagle or J-16 Qianlong?
The F-15E Strike Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the J-16 Qianlong's 17,300 meters (56,758 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-15E Strike Eagle or J-16 Qianlong?
The F-15E Strike Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 36,741 kg compared to the J-16 Qianlong's 35,000 kg.
Which is larger, the F-15E Strike Eagle or J-16 Qianlong?
The J-16 Qianlong is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the F-15E Strike Eagle's 19.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-15E Strike Eagle or J-16 Qianlong?
The F-15E Strike Eagle entered service first in 1986, 29 years before the J-16 Qianlong which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-15E Strike Eagle or J-16 Qianlong?
The F-15E Strike Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 525 units compared to 365 units of the J-16 Qianlong.