F-15 Eagle vs J-11 Responsive Dragon

American twin-engine, all-weather tactical fighter, prominent during Cold War, deployed extensively in Middle East conflicts.
Picture of F-15 Eagle
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas
First flight 27 July 1972
Year introduced 1976
Number produced 1198 units
Average unit price $29 million
Chinese modernized variant of the Soviet Su-27 Flanker twin-engine combat aircraft.
Picture of J-11 Responsive Dragon
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang
First flight 1 January 1998
Year introduced 1998
Number produced 442 units
Average unit price $-- million
Wing area 56.5 m² ◉
Wingspan 13.1 m â—‰
Height 5.6 m â—‰
Length 19.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2655 km/h â—‰
Operational range 3,971 km â—‰
Service ceiling 19,812 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 30,844 kg â—‰
Empty weight 12,701 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 15,830 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
Wing area 52.8 m² ◉
Wingspan 14.7 m â—‰
Height 5.9 m â—‰
Length 21.9 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2500 km/h â—‰
Operational range 3,530 km â—‰
Service ceiling 18,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 33,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 16,380 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 15,300 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Shenyang J-11 Responsive Dragon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-15 Eagle or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The F-15 Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the J-11 Responsive Dragon's 2,500 km/h, a difference of 155 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-15 Eagle or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The F-15 Eagle has a longer range at 3,971 km compared to the J-11 Responsive Dragon's 3,530 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-15 Eagle or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The F-15 Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 19,812 meters (65,000 ft) compared to the J-11 Responsive Dragon's 18,500 meters (60,695 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-15 Eagle or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,000 kg compared to the F-15 Eagle's 30,844 kg.
Which is larger, the F-15 Eagle or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the F-15 Eagle's 19.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-15 Eagle or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The F-15 Eagle entered service first in 1976, 22 years before the J-11 Responsive Dragon which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-15 Eagle or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The F-15 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 1,198 units compared to 442 units of the J-11 Responsive Dragon.