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F-15E Strike Eagle vs JH-7 Flounder

McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-15E Strike Eagle
Xian JH-7 Flounder combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JH-7 Flounder
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Specifications
F-15E Strike Eagle JH-7 Flounder
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Xian
First flight 11 December 1986 14 December 1988
Year introduced 1986 1992
Number produced 525 units 270 units
Average unit price $87 million $25 million
Wing area 56.0 m² 52.3 m²
Wingspan 13.1 m 12.8 m
Height 5.6 m 6.2 m
Length 19.4 m 22.3 m
Maximum speed 2655 km/h 1808 km/h
Operational range 1,272 km 900 km
Service ceiling 18,288 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 36,741 kg 28,475 kg
Empty weight 14,379 kg 14,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 10,782 kgf 2 x 11,114 kgf
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Overview

The F-15E Strike Eagle and the JH-7 Flounder are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and Xian respectively.

Top speed is 2,655 km/h for the F-15E Strike Eagle vs 1,808 km/h for the JH-7 Flounder. The F-15E Strike Eagle has an operational range of 1,272 km vs 900 km for the JH-7 Flounder. The F-15E Strike Eagle operates at altitudes up to 18,288 m compared to 16,000 m for the JH-7 Flounder.

The F-15E Strike Eagle has been produced in 525 units vs 270 for the JH-7 Flounder. Unit cost is $87M for the F-15E Strike Eagle vs $25M for the JH-7 Flounder. The F-15E Strike Eagle first flew 2 years before the JH-7 Flounder (1986 vs 1988).

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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.