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F-15EX Eagle II vs F-35 Lightning II

Boeing F-15EX Eagle II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-15EX Eagle II
Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-35 Lightning II
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Specifications
F-15EX Eagle II F-35 Lightning II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Lockheed Martin
First flight 2 February 2021 15 December 2006
Year introduced 2024 2013
Number produced 17 units 965 units
Average unit price $150 million $85 million
Wing area 56.5 m² 43.0 m²
Wingspan 13.1 m 11.0 m
Height 5.7 m 4.4 m
Length 19.4 m 15.6 m
Maximum speed 2655 km/h 1960 km/h
Operational range 1,272 km 2,800 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 36,741 kg 27,216 kg
Empty weight 16,103 kg 14,651 kg
Total thrust 2 x 38 kN 1 x 19,500 kgf
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Overview

The F-15EX Eagle II and the F-35 Lightning II are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Lockheed Martin respectively.

Top speed is 2,655 km/h for the F-15EX Eagle II vs 1,960 km/h for the F-35 Lightning II. The F-15EX Eagle II has an operational range of 1,272 km vs 2,800 km for the F-35 Lightning II. The F-15EX Eagle II operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 15,000 m for the F-35 Lightning II.

The F-15EX Eagle II has been produced in 17 units vs 965 for the F-35 Lightning II. Unit cost is $150M for the F-15EX Eagle II vs $85M for the F-35 Lightning II. The F-35 Lightning II first flew 15 years before the F-15EX Eagle II (2006 vs 2021).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-15EX Eagle II or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-15EX Eagle II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 1,960 km/h, a difference of 695 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-15EX Eagle II or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-35 Lightning II has a longer range at 2,800 km compared to the F-15EX Eagle II's 1,272 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-15EX Eagle II or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-15EX Eagle II has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-15EX Eagle II or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-15EX Eagle II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 36,741 kg compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 27,216 kg.
Which is larger, the F-15EX Eagle II or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-15EX Eagle II is longer at 19.4 meters compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 15.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-15EX Eagle II or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-15EX Eagle II is more expensive at approximately $150 million per unit compared to the F-35 Lightning II at $85 million.
Which entered service first, the F-15EX Eagle II or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-35 Lightning II entered service first in 2013, 11 years before the F-15EX Eagle II which entered service in 2024.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-15EX Eagle II or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-35 Lightning II has been produced in greater numbers with 965 units compared to 17 units of the F-15EX Eagle II.