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F-15EX Eagle II vs J-16 Qianlong

F-15EX Eagle II vs J-16 Qianlong at a glance — top speed 2,655 vs 2,120 km/h, range 3,889 vs 4,000 km, max takeoff weight 36,741 vs 35,000 kg, built 154 vs 365 units.

Boeing F-15EX Eagle II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-15EX Eagle II
Shenyang J-16 Qianlong combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-16 Qianlong
Specifications
F-15EX Eagle II J-16 Qianlong
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Shenyang
First flight 2 February 2021 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2024 2015
Number produced 154 units 365 units
Average unit price $90 million --
Wing area 56.5 m² 62.0 m²
Wingspan 13.1 m 14.7 m
Height 5.7 m 6.4 m
Length 19.4 m 21.9 m
Maximum speed 2655 km/h 2120 km/h
Operational range 3,889 km 4,000 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 17,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 36,741 kg 35,000 kg
Empty weight 16,103 kg 17,700 kg
Total thrust 2 x 129 kN 2 x 13,766 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 2,655 km/h compared to the J-16 Qianlong's 2,120 km/h, a difference of 535 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-15EX Eagle II or J-16 Qianlong?
The J-16 Qianlong has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the F-15EX Eagle II's 3,889 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 154 units of the F-15EX Eagle II.