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F-15E Strike Eagle vs J-10 Vigorous Dragon

McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-15E Strike Eagle
Chengdu J-10 Vigorous Dragon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-10 Vigorous Dragon
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Specifications
F-15E Strike Eagle J-10 Vigorous Dragon
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Chengdu
First flight 11 December 1986 23 March 1998
Year introduced 1986 2005
Number produced 525 units 602 units
Average unit price $87 million $45 million
Wing area 56.0 m² 39.0 m²
Wingspan 13.1 m 9.7 m
Height 5.6 m 4.8 m
Length 19.4 m 15.5 m
Maximum speed 2655 km/h 2400 km/h
Operational range 1,272 km 1,850 km
Service ceiling 18,288 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 36,741 kg 19,278 kg
Empty weight 14,379 kg 9,750 kg
Total thrust 2 x 13,154 kgf 1 x 7,670 kgf
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Overview

The F-15E Strike Eagle and the J-10 Vigorous Dragon are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and Chengdu respectively.

Top speed is 2,655 km/h for the F-15E Strike Eagle vs 2,400 km/h for the J-10 Vigorous Dragon. The F-15E Strike Eagle has an operational range of 1,272 km vs 1,850 km for the J-10 Vigorous Dragon. The F-15E Strike Eagle operates at altitudes up to 18,288 m compared to 18,000 m for the J-10 Vigorous Dragon.

The F-15E Strike Eagle has been produced in 525 units vs 602 for the J-10 Vigorous Dragon. Unit cost is $87M for the F-15E Strike Eagle vs $45M for the J-10 Vigorous Dragon. The F-15E Strike Eagle first flew 12 years before the J-10 Vigorous Dragon (1986 vs 1998).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-15E Strike Eagle or J-10 Vigorous Dragon?
The F-15E Strike Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the J-10 Vigorous Dragon's 2,400 km/h, a difference of 255 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-15E Strike Eagle or J-10 Vigorous Dragon?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the F-15E Strike Eagle's 1,272 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-15E Strike Eagle or J-10 Vigorous Dragon?
The F-15E Strike Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the J-10 Vigorous Dragon's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-15E Strike Eagle or J-10 Vigorous Dragon?
The F-15E Strike Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 36,741 kg compared to the J-10 Vigorous Dragon's 19,278 kg.
Which is larger, the F-15E Strike Eagle or J-10 Vigorous Dragon?
The F-15E Strike Eagle is longer at 19.4 meters compared to the J-10 Vigorous Dragon's 15.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-15E Strike Eagle or J-10 Vigorous Dragon?
The F-15E Strike Eagle is more expensive at approximately $87 million per unit compared to the J-10 Vigorous Dragon at $45 million.
Which entered service first, the F-15E Strike Eagle or J-10 Vigorous Dragon?
The F-15E Strike Eagle entered service first in 1986, 19 years before the J-10 Vigorous Dragon which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-15E Strike Eagle or J-10 Vigorous Dragon?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has been produced in greater numbers with 602 units compared to 525 units of the F-15E Strike Eagle.