F-15E Strike Eagle vs F-15EX Eagle II

American all-weather multirole strike fighter, prominent in the Gulf War for precision strike and deep interdiction missions.
F-15E Strike Eagle Combat photo
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
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.
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 56.0 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—‰
McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle Combat profile drawing
Wing area 56.5 m² ◉
Wingspan 13.1 m â—‰
Height 5.7 m â—‰
Length 19.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 3062 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,272 km â—‰
Service ceiling 18,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 36,741 kg â—‰
Empty weight 16,103 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 76 kN â—‰
Boeing F-15EX Eagle II Combat profile drawing

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-15E Strike 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-15E Strike Eagle's 2,655 km/h, a difference of 407 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-15E Strike Eagle or F-15EX Eagle II?
The F-15EX Eagle II has a longer range at 1,272 km compared to the F-15E Strike Eagle's 1,272 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-15E Strike Eagle or F-15EX Eagle II?
The F-15E Strike Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the F-15EX Eagle II's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-15E Strike 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-15E Strike Eagle's 36,741 kg.
Which is larger, the F-15E Strike Eagle or F-15EX Eagle II?
The F-15EX Eagle II is longer at 19.4 meters compared to the F-15E Strike Eagle's 19.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-15E Strike Eagle or F-15EX Eagle II?
The F-15EX Eagle II is more expensive at approximately $150 million per unit compared to the F-15E Strike Eagle at $87 million.
Which entered service first, the F-15E Strike Eagle or F-15EX Eagle II?
The F-15E Strike Eagle entered service first in 1986, 38 years before the F-15EX Eagle II which entered service in 2024.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-15E Strike Eagle or F-15EX Eagle II?
The F-15E Strike Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 525 units compared to 17 units of the F-15EX Eagle II.