F-15E Strike Eagle vs JH-7 Flounder

American all-weather multirole strike fighter, prominent in the Gulf War for precision strike and deep interdiction missions.
Picture of F-15E Strike Eagle
Origin country 🇺🇸 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 fighter-bomber, developed during the Cold War era, extensively utilized in training, maritime strike and air-intercept roles.
Picture of JH-7 Flounder
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Xian
First flight 14 December 1988
Year introduced 1992
Number produced 270 units
Average unit price $25 million
Wing area 56.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 13.1 m â—‰
Height 5.6 m â—‰
Length 19.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2655 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,272 km â—‰
Service ceiling 18,288 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 36,741 kg â—‰
Empty weight 14,379 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 26,308 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle
Wing area 52.3 m² ◉
Wingspan 12.8 m â—‰
Height 6.2 m â—‰
Length 22.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1808 km/h â—‰
Operational range 900 km â—‰
Service ceiling 16,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 28,475 kg â—‰
Empty weight 14,500 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 11,114 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Xian JH-7 Flounder

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-15E Strike Eagle or JH-7 Flounder?
The F-15E Strike Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the JH-7 Flounder's 1,808 km/h, a difference of 847 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-15E Strike Eagle or JH-7 Flounder?
The F-15E Strike Eagle has a longer range at 1,272 km compared to the JH-7 Flounder's 900 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-15E Strike Eagle or JH-7 Flounder?
The F-15E Strike Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the JH-7 Flounder's 16,000 meters (52,493 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-15E Strike Eagle or JH-7 Flounder?
The F-15E Strike Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 36,741 kg compared to the JH-7 Flounder's 28,475 kg.
Which is larger, the F-15E Strike Eagle or JH-7 Flounder?
The JH-7 Flounder is longer at 22.3 meters compared to the F-15E Strike Eagle's 19.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-15E Strike Eagle or JH-7 Flounder?
The F-15E Strike Eagle is more expensive at approximately $87 million per unit compared to the JH-7 Flounder at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the F-15E Strike Eagle or JH-7 Flounder?
The F-15E Strike Eagle entered service first in 1986, 6 years before the JH-7 Flounder which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-15E Strike Eagle or JH-7 Flounder?
The F-15E Strike Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 525 units compared to 270 units of the JH-7 Flounder.