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F-15E Strike Eagle vs J-7 Fishcan

Overview

The F-15E Strike Eagle and the J-7 Fishcan 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 2,200 km/h for the J-7 Fishcan. The F-15E Strike Eagle has an operational range of 1,272 km vs 850 km for the J-7 Fishcan. The F-15E Strike Eagle operates at altitudes up to 18,288 m compared to 17,500 m for the J-7 Fishcan. At 36,741 kg MTOW, the F-15E Strike Eagle is 4.0x the J-7 Fishcan's 9,100 kg.

The F-15E Strike Eagle has been produced in 525 units vs 2,400 for the J-7 Fishcan. Unit cost is $87M for the F-15E Strike Eagle vs $2M for the J-7 Fishcan. The J-7 Fishcan first flew 20 years before the F-15E Strike Eagle (1966 vs 1986).

American all-weather multirole strike fighter, prominent in the Gulf War for precision strike and deep interdiction missions.
McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle combat aircraft side profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 jet fighter, notable for usage in the late Cold War era, widely deployed in the Third Taiwan Strait Crisis.
Chengdu J-7 Fishcan combat aircraft side profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Chengdu
First flight 17 January 1966
Year introduced 1966
Number produced 2400 units
Average unit price $2 million
Wing area 56.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 13.1 m β—‰
Height 5.6 m β—‰
Length 19.4 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2655 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,272 km β—‰
Service ceiling 18,288 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 36,741 kg β—‰
Empty weight 14,379 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 13,154 kgf β—‰
Wing area 24.9 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 8.3 m β—‰
Height 4.1 m β—‰
Length 14.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2200 km/h β—‰
Operational range 850 km β—‰
Service ceiling 17,500 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 9,100 kg β—‰
Empty weight 5,292 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 4,488 kgf β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-15E Strike Eagle or J-7 Fishcan?
The F-15E Strike Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 2,200 km/h, a difference of 455 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-15E Strike Eagle or J-7 Fishcan?
The F-15E Strike Eagle has a longer range at 1,272 km compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 850 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-15E Strike Eagle or J-7 Fishcan?
The F-15E Strike Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 17,500 meters (57,414 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-15E Strike Eagle or J-7 Fishcan?
The F-15E Strike Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 36,741 kg compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 9,100 kg.
Which is larger, the F-15E Strike Eagle or J-7 Fishcan?
The F-15E Strike Eagle is longer at 19.4 meters compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 13.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-15E Strike Eagle or J-7 Fishcan?
The F-15E Strike Eagle is more expensive at approximately $87 million per unit compared to the J-7 Fishcan at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-15E Strike Eagle or J-7 Fishcan?
The J-7 Fishcan entered service first in 1966, 20 years before the F-15E Strike Eagle which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-15E Strike Eagle or J-7 Fishcan?
The J-7 Fishcan has been produced in greater numbers with 2,400 units compared to 525 units of the F-15E Strike Eagle.