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F-15I Ra'am vs F-35 Lightning II

F-15I Ra'am vs F-35 Lightning II at a glance — top speed 2,655 vs 1,960 km/h, range 4,450 vs 2,800 km, max takeoff weight 36,741 vs 27,216 kg, built 25 vs 965 units.

McDonnell Douglas F-15I Ra'am combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-15I Ra'am
Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-35 Lightning II
Specifications
F-15I Ra'am F-35 Lightning II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Lockheed Martin
First flight 12 September 1997 15 December 2006
Year introduced 1998 2013
Number produced 25 units 965 units
Average unit price $45 million $103 million
Wing area 56.5 m² 43.0 m²
Wingspan 13.1 m 11.0 m
Height 5.6 m 4.4 m
Length 19.4 m 15.6 m
Maximum speed 2655 km/h 1960 km/h
Operational range 4,450 km 2,800 km
Service ceiling 18,288 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 36,741 kg 27,216 kg
Empty weight 14,379 kg 14,651 kg
Total thrust 2 x 13,200 kgf 1 x 19,500 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-15I Ra'am or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-15I Ra'am is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 1,960 km/h, a difference of 695 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-15I Ra'am or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-15I Ra'am has a longer range at 4,450 km compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 2,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-15I Ra'am or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-15I Ra'am has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-15I Ra'am or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-15I Ra'am has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 36,741 kg compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 27,216 kg.
Which is larger, the F-15I Ra'am or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-15I Ra'am is longer at 19.4 meters compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 15.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-15I Ra'am or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-35 Lightning II is more expensive at approximately $103 million per unit compared to the F-15I Ra'am at $45 million.
Which entered service first, the F-15I Ra'am or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-15I Ra'am entered service first in 1998, 15 years before the F-35 Lightning II which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-15I Ra'am or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-35 Lightning II has been produced in greater numbers with 965 units compared to 25 units of the F-15I Ra'am.