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F-15E Strike Eagle vs J-16 Qianlong

F-15E Strike Eagle vs J-16 Qianlong at a glance — top speed 2,655 vs 2,120 km/h, range 3,889 vs 4,000 km, max takeoff weight 36,741 vs 35,000 kg, built 525 vs 365 units.

McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-15E Strike Eagle
Shenyang J-16 Qianlong combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-16 Qianlong
Specifications
F-15E Strike Eagle J-16 Qianlong
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Shenyang
First flight 11 December 1986 1 January 2011
Year introduced 1986 2015
Number produced 525 units 365 units
Average unit price $31.1 million --
Wing area 56.0 m² 62.0 m²
Wingspan 13.1 m 14.7 m
Height 5.6 m 6.4 m
Length 19.4 m 21.9 m
Maximum speed 2655 km/h 2120 km/h
Operational range 3,889 km 4,000 km
Service ceiling 18,288 m 17,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 36,741 kg 35,000 kg
Empty weight 14,379 kg 17,700 kg
Total thrust 2 x 13,200 kgf 2 x 13,766 kgf
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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 4,000 km compared to the F-15E Strike Eagle's 3,889 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.