F-15 Eagle vs F-15EX Eagle II
The F-15 Eagle and the F-15EX Eagle II are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and Boeing respectively. Top speed is 2,655 km/h for the F-15 Eagle vs 3,062 km/h for the F-15EX Eagle II. The F-15 Eagle has an operational range of 3,971 km vs 1,272 km for the F-15EX Eagle II. The F-15 Eagle operates at altitudes up to 19,812 m compared to 18,000 m for the F-15EX Eagle II. The F-15 Eagle has been produced in 1,198 units vs 17 for the F-15EX Eagle II. Unit cost is $29M for the F-15 Eagle vs $150M for the F-15EX Eagle II. The F-15 Eagle first flew 49 years before the F-15EX Eagle II (1972 vs 2021).
| American twin-engine, all-weather tactical fighter, prominent during Cold War, deployed extensively in Middle East conflicts. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas |
| First flight | 27 July 1972 |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Number produced | 1198 units |
| Average unit price | $29 million |
| Advanced American multirole fighter derived from the F-15 Advanced Eagle export lineage, featuring a digital fly-by-wire system, AESA radar, and a 12-missile air-to-air capacity — replacing the F-15C/D in USAF service from 2024. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 2 February 2021 |
| Year introduced | 2024 |
| Number produced | 17 units |
| Average unit price | $150 million |
| Wing area | 56.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2655 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,971 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 19,812 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 30,844 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 12,701 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 7,915 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 56.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 3062 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,272 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 18,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 36,741 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 16,103 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 38 kN ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-15 Eagle or F-15EX Eagle II?
The F-15EX Eagle II is faster with a maximum speed of 3,062 km/h compared to the F-15 Eagle's 2,655 km/h, a difference of 407 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-15 Eagle or F-15EX Eagle II?
The F-15 Eagle has a longer range at 3,971 km compared to the F-15EX Eagle II's 1,272 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-15 Eagle or F-15EX Eagle II?
The F-15 Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 19,812 meters (65,000 ft) compared to the F-15EX Eagle II's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-15 Eagle or F-15EX Eagle II?
The F-15EX Eagle II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 36,741 kg compared to the F-15 Eagle's 30,844 kg.
Which is larger, the F-15 Eagle or F-15EX Eagle II?
The F-15EX Eagle II is longer at 19.4 meters compared to the F-15 Eagle's 19.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-15 Eagle or F-15EX Eagle II?
The F-15EX Eagle II is more expensive at approximately $150 million per unit compared to the F-15 Eagle at $29 million.
Which entered service first, the F-15 Eagle or F-15EX Eagle II?
The F-15 Eagle entered service first in 1976, 48 years before the F-15EX Eagle II which entered service in 2024.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-15 Eagle or F-15EX Eagle II?
The F-15 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 1,198 units compared to 17 units of the F-15EX Eagle II.