F-15EX Eagle II vs Rafale
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F-15EX Eagle II |
Rafale |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇫🇷 France |
| Category |
Combat Aircraft |
Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Boeing |
Dassault |
| First flight |
2 February 2021 |
4 July 1986 |
| Year introduced |
2024 |
2001 |
| Number produced |
17 units |
316 units |
| Average unit price |
$150 million |
$115 million |
| Wing area |
56.5 m² |
45.7 m² |
| Wingspan |
13.1 m |
10.9 m |
| Height |
5.7 m |
5.3 m |
| Length |
19.4 m |
15.3 m |
| Maximum speed |
2655 km/h |
1912 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,272 km |
1,850 km |
| Service ceiling |
18,000 m |
15,835 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
36,741 kg |
24,500 kg |
| Empty weight |
16,103 kg |
9,850 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 38 kN
|
2 x 7,650 kgf
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Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the F-15EX Eagle II or Rafale?
The F-15EX Eagle II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the Rafale's 1,912 km/h, a difference of 743 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-15EX Eagle II or Rafale?
The Rafale has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the F-15EX Eagle II's 1,272 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-15EX Eagle II or Rafale?
The F-15EX Eagle II has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Rafale's 15,835 meters (51,952 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-15EX Eagle II or Rafale?
The F-15EX Eagle II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 36,741 kg compared to the Rafale's 24,500 kg.
Which is larger, the F-15EX Eagle II or Rafale?
The F-15EX Eagle II is longer at 19.4 meters compared to the Rafale's 15.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-15EX Eagle II or Rafale?
The F-15EX Eagle II is more expensive at approximately $150 million per unit compared to the Rafale at $115 million.
Which entered service first, the F-15EX Eagle II or Rafale?
The Rafale entered service first in 2001, 23 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 Rafale?
The Rafale has been produced in greater numbers with 316 units compared to 17 units of the F-15EX Eagle II.
