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F-15E Strike Eagle vs F-16I Sufa

F-15E Strike Eagle vs F-16I Sufa at a glance — top speed 2,655 vs 2,178 km/h, range 3,889 vs 4,220 km, max takeoff weight 36,741 vs 23,582 kg, built 525 vs 102 units.

McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-15E Strike Eagle
Lockheed Martin F-16I Sufa combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-16I Sufa
Specifications
F-15E Strike Eagle F-16I Sufa
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Lockheed Martin
First flight 11 December 1986 23 December 2003
Year introduced 1986 2004
Number produced 525 units 102 units
Average unit price $31.1 million $45 million
Wing area 56.0 m² 27.9 m²
Wingspan 13.1 m 10.0 m
Height 5.6 m 4.9 m
Length 19.4 m 15.1 m
Maximum speed 2655 km/h 2178 km/h
Operational range 3,889 km 4,220 km
Service ceiling 18,288 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 36,741 kg 23,582 kg
Empty weight 14,379 kg -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 13,200 kgf 1 x 13,227 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-15E Strike Eagle or F-16I Sufa?
The F-15E Strike Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the F-16I Sufa's 2,178 km/h, a difference of 477 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-15E Strike Eagle or F-16I Sufa?
The F-16I Sufa has a longer range at 4,220 km compared to the F-15E Strike Eagle's 3,889 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-15E Strike Eagle or F-16I Sufa?
The F-15E Strike Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the F-16I Sufa's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-15E Strike Eagle or F-16I Sufa?
The F-15E Strike Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 36,741 kg compared to the F-16I Sufa's 23,582 kg.
Which is larger, the F-15E Strike Eagle or F-16I Sufa?
The F-15E Strike Eagle is longer at 19.4 meters compared to the F-16I Sufa's 15.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-15E Strike Eagle or F-16I Sufa?
The F-16I Sufa is more expensive at approximately $45 million per unit compared to the F-15E Strike Eagle at $31 million.
Which entered service first, the F-15E Strike Eagle or F-16I Sufa?
The F-15E Strike Eagle entered service first in 1986, 18 years before the F-16I Sufa which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-15E Strike Eagle or F-16I Sufa?
The F-15E Strike Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 525 units compared to 102 units of the F-16I Sufa.