F-15EX Eagle II vs F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet
Overview
The F-15EX Eagle II and the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Boeing respectively.
Top speed is 3,062 km/h for the F-15EX Eagle II vs 1,915 km/h for the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet. The F-15EX Eagle II has an operational range of 1,272 km vs 2,346 km for the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet. The F-15EX Eagle II operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 15,940 m for the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet.
The F-15EX Eagle II has been produced in 17 units vs 632 for the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet. Unit cost is $150M for the F-15EX Eagle II vs $70M for the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet. The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet first flew 26 years before the F-15EX Eagle II (1995 vs 2021).
| 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 |
| An American carrier-based multirole fighter, derived in the late 20th century, used extensively in global combat operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 29 November 1995 |
| Year introduced | 2001 |
| Number produced | 632 units |
| Average unit price | $70 million |
| 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 ◉ |
| Wing area | 46.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 18.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1915 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,346 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,940 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 29,900 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 14,550 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 9,979 kgf ◉ |
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