F-15EX Eagle II vs J-16 Qianlong
| 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 |
| Chinese multirole strike fighter, developed from the Shenyang J-11, used by the Chinese Air Force since 2015. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Shenyang |
| First flight | 1 January 2011 |
| Year introduced | 2015 |
| Number produced | 365 units |
| Average unit price | $-- 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 76 kN ◉ |
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| Wing area | 62.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 21.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2120 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 17,300 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 35,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 17,700 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 27,200 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-15EX Eagle II or J-16 Qianlong?
The F-15EX Eagle II is faster with a maximum speed of 3,062 km/h compared to the J-16 Qianlong's 2,120 km/h, a difference of 942 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-15EX Eagle II or J-16 Qianlong?
The J-16 Qianlong has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the F-15EX Eagle II's 1,272 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-15EX Eagle II or J-16 Qianlong?
The F-15EX Eagle II has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the J-16 Qianlong's 17,300 meters (56,758 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-15EX Eagle II or J-16 Qianlong?
The F-15EX Eagle II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 36,741 kg compared to the J-16 Qianlong's 35,000 kg.
Which is larger, the F-15EX Eagle II or J-16 Qianlong?
The J-16 Qianlong is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the F-15EX Eagle II's 19.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-15EX Eagle II or J-16 Qianlong?
The J-16 Qianlong entered service first in 2015, 9 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 J-16 Qianlong?
The J-16 Qianlong has been produced in greater numbers with 365 units compared to 17 units of the F-15EX Eagle II.