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

F-15E Strike Eagle vs J-10 Vigorous Dragon at a glance — top speed 2,655 vs 2,400 km/h, range 3,889 vs 2,950 km, max takeoff weight 36,741 vs 19,278 kg, built 525 vs 602 units.

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
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 $31.1 million $35 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 3,889 km 2,950 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 13,200 kgf 1 x 12,500 kgf
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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 F-15E Strike Eagle has a longer range at 3,889 km compared to the J-10 Vigorous Dragon's 2,950 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 J-10 Vigorous Dragon is more expensive at approximately $35 million per unit compared to the F-15E Strike Eagle at $31 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.