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F-15E Strike Eagle vs JF-17 Thunder

F-15E Strike Eagle vs JF-17 Thunder at a glance — top speed 2,655 vs 1,960 km/h, range 3,889 vs 900 km, max takeoff weight 36,741 vs 12,701 kg, built 525 vs 144 units.

McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-15E Strike EagleFull specs
CAC/PAC JF-17 Thunder combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳🇵🇰 JF-17 ThunderFull specs
Specifications
F-15E Strike Eagle JF-17 Thunder
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China🇵🇰 Pakistan
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas CAC/PAC
First flight 11 December 1986 25 August 2003
Year introduced 1988 2007
Number produced 525 units 144 units
Average unit price $31.1 million $25 million
Wing area 56.0 m² 24.4 m²
Wingspan 13.1 m 9.0 m
Height 5.6 m 4.8 m
Length 19.4 m 14.0 m
Maximum speed 2655 km/h 1960 km/h
Operational range 3,889 km 900 km
Service ceiling 18,288 m 16,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 36,741 kg 12,701 kg
Empty weight 14,379 kg 6,411 kg
Total thrust 2 x 13,200 kgf 1 x 8,606 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-15E Strike Eagle or JF-17 Thunder?
The F-15E Strike Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the JF-17 Thunder's 1,960 km/h, a difference of 695 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-15E Strike Eagle or JF-17 Thunder?
The F-15E Strike Eagle has a longer range at 3,889 km compared to the JF-17 Thunder's 900 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-15E Strike Eagle or JF-17 Thunder?
The F-15E Strike Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the JF-17 Thunder's 16,700 meters (54,790 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-15E Strike Eagle or JF-17 Thunder?
The F-15E Strike Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 36,741 kg compared to the JF-17 Thunder's 12,701 kg.
Which is larger, the F-15E Strike Eagle or JF-17 Thunder?
The F-15E Strike Eagle is longer at 19.4 meters compared to the JF-17 Thunder's 14.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-15E Strike Eagle or JF-17 Thunder?
The F-15E Strike Eagle is more expensive at approximately $31 million per unit compared to the JF-17 Thunder at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the F-15E Strike Eagle or JF-17 Thunder?
The F-15E Strike Eagle entered service first in 1988, 19 years before the JF-17 Thunder which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-15E Strike Eagle or JF-17 Thunder?
The F-15E Strike Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 525 units compared to 144 units of the JF-17 Thunder.