F-15E Strike Eagle vs Su-15 Flagon

Overview

The F-15E Strike Eagle and the Su-15 Flagon are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 2,655 km/h for the F-15E Strike Eagle vs 1,971 km/h for the Su-15 Flagon. The F-15E Strike Eagle has an operational range of 1,272 km vs 1,380 km for the Su-15 Flagon. The F-15E Strike Eagle operates at altitudes up to 18,288 m compared to 17,678 m for the Su-15 Flagon. At 36,741 kg MTOW, the F-15E Strike Eagle is 2.8x the Su-15 Flagon's 13,000 kg.

The F-15E Strike Eagle has been produced in 525 units vs 1,290 for the Su-15 Flagon. Unit cost is $87M for the F-15E Strike Eagle vs $4M for the Su-15 Flagon. The Su-15 Flagon first flew 24 years before the F-15E Strike Eagle (1962 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 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
Soviet interceptor jet, notable for its Cold War service, involved notably in significant incidents such as Korean Air Lines Flight 007.
Sukhoi Su-15 Flagon Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi
First flight 30 May 1962
Year introduced 1967
Number produced 1290 units
Average unit price $4 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 34.8 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 10.9 m β—‰
Height 4.8 m β—‰
Length 16.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1971 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,380 km β—‰
Service ceiling 17,678 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 7,956 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 4,853 kgf β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-15E Strike Eagle or Su-15 Flagon?
The F-15E Strike Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the Su-15 Flagon's 1,971 km/h, a difference of 684 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-15E Strike Eagle or Su-15 Flagon?
The Su-15 Flagon has a longer range at 1,380 km compared to the F-15E Strike Eagle's 1,272 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-15E Strike Eagle or Su-15 Flagon?
The F-15E Strike Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the Su-15 Flagon's 17,678 meters (57,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-15E Strike Eagle or Su-15 Flagon?
The F-15E Strike Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 36,741 kg compared to the Su-15 Flagon's 13,000 kg.
Which is larger, the F-15E Strike Eagle or Su-15 Flagon?
The F-15E Strike Eagle is longer at 19.4 meters compared to the Su-15 Flagon's 16.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-15E Strike Eagle or Su-15 Flagon?
The F-15E Strike Eagle is more expensive at approximately $87 million per unit compared to the Su-15 Flagon at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-15E Strike Eagle or Su-15 Flagon?
The Su-15 Flagon entered service first in 1967, 19 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 Su-15 Flagon?
The Su-15 Flagon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,290 units compared to 525 units of the F-15E Strike Eagle.