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F-15EX Eagle II vs J-20 Mighty Dragon

Boeing F-15EX Eagle II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-15EX Eagle II
Chengdu J-20 Mighty Dragon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-20 Mighty Dragon
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Specifications
F-15EX Eagle II J-20 Mighty Dragon
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Chengdu
First flight 2 February 2021 11 January 2011
Year introduced 2024 2017
Number produced 17 units 300 units
Average unit price $150 million $110 million
Wing area 56.5 m² 73.0 m²
Wingspan 13.1 m 13.0 m
Height 5.7 m 4.7 m
Length 19.4 m 21.2 m
Maximum speed 2655 km/h 2130 km/h
Operational range 1,272 km 5,500 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 20,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 36,741 kg 37,000 kg
Empty weight 16,103 kg 17,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 38 kN 2 x 14,484 kgf
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Overview

The F-15EX Eagle II and the J-20 Mighty Dragon are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Chengdu respectively.

Top speed is 2,655 km/h for the F-15EX Eagle II vs 2,130 km/h for the J-20 Mighty Dragon. The F-15EX Eagle II has an operational range of 1,272 km vs 5,500 km for the J-20 Mighty Dragon. The J-20 Mighty Dragon operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 18,000 m for the F-15EX Eagle II.

The F-15EX Eagle II has been produced in 17 units vs 300 for the J-20 Mighty Dragon. Unit cost is $150M for the F-15EX Eagle II vs $110M for the J-20 Mighty Dragon. The J-20 Mighty Dragon first flew 10 years before the F-15EX Eagle II (2011 vs 2021).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-15EX Eagle II or J-20 Mighty Dragon?
The F-15EX Eagle II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the J-20 Mighty Dragon's 2,130 km/h, a difference of 525 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-15EX Eagle II or J-20 Mighty Dragon?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon has a longer range at 5,500 km compared to the F-15EX Eagle II's 1,272 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-15EX Eagle II or J-20 Mighty Dragon?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the F-15EX Eagle II's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-15EX Eagle II or J-20 Mighty Dragon?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 37,000 kg compared to the F-15EX Eagle II's 36,741 kg.
Which is larger, the F-15EX Eagle II or J-20 Mighty Dragon?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon is longer at 21.2 meters compared to the F-15EX Eagle II's 19.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-15EX Eagle II or J-20 Mighty Dragon?
The F-15EX Eagle II is more expensive at approximately $150 million per unit compared to the J-20 Mighty Dragon at $110 million.
Which entered service first, the F-15EX Eagle II or J-20 Mighty Dragon?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon entered service first in 2017, 7 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-20 Mighty Dragon?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon has been produced in greater numbers with 300 units compared to 17 units of the F-15EX Eagle II.