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F-15I Ra'am vs Tornado

F-15I Ra'am vs Tornado at a glance — top speed 2,655 vs 2,420 km/h, range 4,450 vs 3,890 km, max takeoff weight 36,741 vs 28,000 kg, built 25 vs 990 units.

McDonnell Douglas F-15I Ra'am combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-15I Ra'am
Panavia Tornado combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇬🇧🇮🇹 Tornado
Specifications
F-15I Ra'am Tornado
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇩🇪 Germany🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Panavia
First flight 12 September 1997 14 August 1974
Year introduced 1998 1980
Number produced 25 units 990 units
Average unit price $45 million $35 million
Wing area 56.5 m² 26.6 m²
Wingspan 13.1 m 13.9 m
Height 5.6 m 6.0 m
Length 19.4 m 16.7 m
Maximum speed 2655 km/h 2420 km/h
Operational range 4,450 km 3,890 km
Service ceiling 18,288 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 36,741 kg 28,000 kg
Empty weight 14,379 kg 13,890 kg
Total thrust 2 x 13,200 kgf 2 x 7,831 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-15I Ra'am or Tornado?
The F-15I Ra'am is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the Tornado's 2,420 km/h, a difference of 235 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-15I Ra'am or Tornado?
The F-15I Ra'am has a longer range at 4,450 km compared to the Tornado's 3,890 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-15I Ra'am or Tornado?
The F-15I Ra'am has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the Tornado's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-15I Ra'am or Tornado?
The F-15I Ra'am has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 36,741 kg compared to the Tornado's 28,000 kg.
Which is larger, the F-15I Ra'am or Tornado?
The F-15I Ra'am is longer at 19.4 meters compared to the Tornado's 16.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-15I Ra'am or Tornado?
The F-15I Ra'am is more expensive at approximately $45 million per unit compared to the Tornado at $35 million.
Which entered service first, the F-15I Ra'am or Tornado?
The Tornado entered service first in 1980, 18 years before the F-15I Ra'am which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-15I Ra'am or Tornado?
The Tornado has been produced in greater numbers with 990 units compared to 25 units of the F-15I Ra'am.