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F-15EX Eagle II vs F-16V Viper

F-15EX Eagle II vs F-16V Viper at a glance — top speed 2,655 vs 2,414 km/h, range 3,889 vs 4,220 km, max takeoff weight 36,741 vs 21,772 kg.

Boeing F-15EX Eagle II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-15EX Eagle IIFull specs
Lockheed Martin F-16V Viper combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-16V ViperFull specs
Specifications
F-15EX Eagle II F-16V Viper
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Lockheed Martin
First flight 2 February 2021 16 October 2015
Year introduced 2024 2018
Number produced 154 units N/A
Average unit price $90 million $70.3 million
Wing area 56.5 m² 27.9 m²
Wingspan 13.1 m 10.0 m
Height 5.7 m 5.1 m
Length 19.4 m 15.1 m
Maximum speed 2655 km/h 2414 km/h
Operational range 3,889 km 4,220 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 36,741 kg 21,772 kg
Empty weight 16,103 kg 9,207 kg
Total thrust 2 x 129 kN 1 x 13,381 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-15EX Eagle II or F-16V Viper?
The F-15EX Eagle II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the F-16V Viper's 2,414 km/h, a difference of 241 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-15EX Eagle II or F-16V Viper?
The F-16V Viper has a longer range at 4,220 km compared to the F-15EX Eagle II's 3,889 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-15EX Eagle II or F-16V Viper?
The F-15EX Eagle II has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the F-16V Viper's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-15EX Eagle II or F-16V Viper?
The F-15EX Eagle II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 36,741 kg compared to the F-16V Viper's 21,772 kg.
Which is larger, the F-15EX Eagle II or F-16V Viper?
The F-15EX Eagle II is longer at 19.4 meters compared to the F-16V Viper's 15.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-15EX Eagle II or F-16V Viper?
The F-15EX Eagle II is more expensive at approximately $90 million per unit compared to the F-16V Viper at $70 million.
Which entered service first, the F-15EX Eagle II or F-16V Viper?
The F-16V Viper entered service first in 2018, 6 years before the F-15EX Eagle II which entered service in 2024.